Key genes that help burrowing frogs avoid wastage of muscle while they are dormant have now been identified by researchers. These genetic insights could help prevent muscle atrophy in bedridden human patients, or even astronauts. For most mammals, including humans, when muscles are inactive over a long period, they lose condition and waste away. However, some animals can remain dormant for several months and yet suffer minimal muscle damage. These include green-striped ...Tuesday 1 July 2014
Genes That Help Frogs Avoid Muscle Wastage Identified
Key genes that help burrowing frogs avoid wastage of muscle while they are dormant have now been identified by researchers. These genetic insights could help prevent muscle atrophy in bedridden human patients, or even astronauts. For most mammals, including humans, when muscles are inactive over a long period, they lose condition and waste away. However, some animals can remain dormant for several months and yet suffer minimal muscle damage. These include green-striped ...
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