Posts Tagged ‘Genetics’

Tweaking a gene makes muscles twice as strong: New avenue for treating muscle degeneration in people who can’t exercise

Monday, November 21st, 2011
An international team of scientists has created super-strong, high-endurance mice and worms by suppressing a natural muscle-growth inhibitor, suggesting treatments for age-related or genetics-related muscle degeneration are within reach.

Fast-twitch vs. slow-twitch muscles

Saturday, January 8th, 2011
Fast-twitch vs. slow-twitch muscles Slow-twitch muscle fibers contract more slowly and are dependent on oxygen for generating fuel for power production. Sprinters are the prototypes of people endowed with lots of fast-twitch muscles. Muscles make a contribution to metabolism, but they are only part of the picture. Hormones, genetics and other elements of body composition are involved with ...

US looks to Australian lamb genetics

Monday, December 20th, 2010
THE eye muscle area of some American lamb breeds has shrunk by 40 per cent over the past 30 years, due in part to the US lamb industry’s emphasis on the showring over genetic performance.

US looks to Australian lamb genetics

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
THE eye muscle area of some American lamb breeds has shrunk by 40 per cent over the past 30 years, due in part to the US lamb industrys emphasis on the showring over genetic performance.

Quick Tips To Boost Your Metabolism

Friday, October 9th, 2009
There are many people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism and get 8 Pack Abs . Having a high rate of metabolism allows you to lower fat and get rid of weight fast with the lowest amount of activity. Metabolism is the speed at which the body creates and uses energy and calories. There are several issues that influence the metabolism of a person, like the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and exercise levels. Meta