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Muscles naturally become weaker as we get older, but scientists have discovered that some of the changes associated with aging may actually help protect muscle cells from damage. New research reveals why aging muscles shift toward a different type of muscle fiber and identifies a crucial molecule that could offer a new approach to treating muscle loss.
Muscle tissue contains bundles of fibers with different functions. Fast-twitch fibers produce powerful, rapid...
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