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Chinese scientists develop self-exercising muscle grafts for health benefits

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Scientists in China have developed self-exercising muscle grafts that could offer health benefits to individuals unable to engage in physical activity. These 'myografts,' created by injecting muscle cells that self-assemble, have shown in mouse studies to improve muscle mass, bone density, endurance, liver function, and cognitive health. While human trials are pending, researchers believe this technology could isolate the positive effects of exercise while mitigating risks like joint or heart strain. AI

RANK_REASON Research paper published in Nature Ageing detailing a novel biological development. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Chinese scientists develop self-exercising muscle grafts for health benefits

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    No gym needed? Scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle grafts

    Scientists in China have created a self-exercising muscle graft that might allow bedridden people to gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assembled into muscle grafts, which not only …

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