According to the research, the protein seems to sense stress on the muscle cells and adjusts sarcomere shortening—and consequently, muscle contraction—based on how hard the heart needs to work. If ...

The human heart, often described as the body's engine, is a remarkable organ that tirelessly beats to keep us alive. At the core of this vital organ, intricate processes occur when it contracts, where ...

In a decades-long effort, researchers have discovered how to tweak the molecular pathways that turn heart muscle motors up or ...