Stem cell researchers give old muscle new pep

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Chemistry, Physics and Materials Sciences  Sat, 06/14/2008 - 23:00

(University of California - Berkeley) When UC Berkeley bioengineers tweaked how adult stem cells reacted to biochemical signals regulating cell division, they gave muscle in old mice a shot of youthful vigor.

The research sets the path for research on new treatments for age-related degenerative conditions, including muscle atrophy and Alzheimer's disease.

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