This pulsating muscle graft mimics benefits of exercise
Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02664-5 Mice with the surgical implant developed more muscle mass, strength and bone density.
Researchers have developed a novel muscle graft that contracts, offering benefits akin to regular exercise. These implants can enhance muscle mass, strength, and bone density, while also mitigating age-related muscle deterioration. The groundbreaking technology is detailed in a study published in Nature Aging. The researchers, led by Liu, X., and their team, published their findings in the journal Nature Aging.
The research, which offers a promising avenue for combating the natural aging process, was reported on in AI ‘speech clock’ assesses how fast you’re ageing from your voice.
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