This dissertation investigates how aging alters the biological, molecular, and structural processes that guide skeletal muscle regeneration and evaluates how these age-re [...]

Each developmental lineage that gives rise to a complete organism is created through a unique network of regulatory interactions. While reverse engineering each of these [...]

Registered dietitians (RDs) subjectively assess muscle loss as part of the nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE), using standardized malnutrition guidelines. Comp [...]

This study examined the fasting response of Native Alaskan children homozygous for the CPT1A c.1436C→T variant, which reduces hepatic fatty acid oxidation. Five children [...]

The Nutrition Focused Physical Examine (NFPE) is a tool, primarily used by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), to assess subcutaneous fat and muscle stores to aid [...]

Copies of diagrams showing the musculoskeletal system and the composition of muscle tissue labeled "chapter 8" for an unlabeled project

Serum albumin, the most abundant protein in human plasma, transports hormones such as aldosterone, thyroid hormones and androgens and decreases during inflammatory states [...]

Unlabeled pencil illustrations depicting the musculoskeletal structure of the shoulder.

The musculoskeletal system includes important structures like muscles and bones that help us move. While minor injuries often heal fully, serious damage can lead to long- [...]