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Woman lifting weights

Mathematical model predicts best way to build muscle

23 Aug 2021

Researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict the optimum exercise regime for building muscle.

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Common strength ‘genes’ identified for first time

12 Jul 2017

Common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans have been identified for the first time in a study led by researchers from the...

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Artificial fish

Artificial muscle capable of ‘remembering’ movements developed

14 Nov 2014

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed artificial muscles which can learn and recall specific movements, the first time that...

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Fossil of Haootia quadriformis

Animals first flex their muscles

27 Aug 2014

A new fossil discovery identifies the earliest evidence for animals with muscles.

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