Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that the heart's own contractions trigger biological signals that ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that the heart's own contractions trigger biological signals that ...

In light of the death of Hulk Hogan, experts reveal what's going on in the body and what to do if you or someone else is experiencing the issue.

Discover how sarcomeres and the heart protein cMyBP-C control cardiac muscle contraction and why it's key to treating major heart diseases like HCM.

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that a specific protein found in heart muscles regulates muscle contraction and may be related to certain heart diseases and ...

Without this protein, muscle contraction occurred at a higher rate, especially when the heart was under increased stress." The study is published in the Journal of General Physiology.

The heart needs a constant and substantial supply of energy, relying on mitochondria to maintain the continuous contractions of the cardiac muscle. Cardiomyocytes, or heart muscle cells, are among the ...