Numerous candidate genes have been suggested in the recent literature with proposed roles in regulation of voluntary physical activity, with little evidence on these genes' functional roles. Michelle Dawes, doctoral student in the Biology of Physical Activity Laboratory and Huffines Institute Student Affiliate, recently published a journal article in Biomed Research International. Her publication titled "Differential Gene Expression in High- and Low-Active Inbred Mice" compare...

New superhero in town?! Check out this week's text article titled Mighty Mouse: Understanding Myostatin by Kevin Shimkus. "As is well known, physical gains become slower and more difficult to achieve as athletes reach a more elite status. For those involved in strength- and power-based sports, improvements in strength and mass eventually plateau, and even rigorous workout and nutritional prescriptions may yield only minimal increases. So it is little surprise that many in the athletic w...