A Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on one of the most intricate construction projects in biology: how cells build ...

HCM is a genetic disease, usually caused by mutations in sarcomere proteins such as myosin, actin, tropomyosin, and myosin-binding protein C.

Proteins are the molecular machines of cells. They are produced in protein factories called ribosomes based on their ...

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday activities harder and increases the risk of falls, disability and early death.