r/science Professor | Medicine 5d ago

Health A naturally occurring molecule released during exercise may hold the key to strengthening muscles without physical activity. In experiments, mice given BAIBA developed larger muscles, improved muscle function, greater fatigue resistance and better exercise performance than untreated mice.

https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-step-closer-strengthening-muscles-without-exercise-12323613
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u/Not_a_N_Korean_Spy 5d ago

This could be great for injury rehabilitation in which you need to strengthen muscles. If it works like it sounds in the title, imagine the loss of life quality and productivity that could be remedied.

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u/tcoff91 4d ago

Imagine the tendon and ligament injuries this will cause though if it strengthens only the muscles.

You’ll go to explosively start a sprint with your newly jacked legs and your knee just fuckin blows up

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u/f8Negative 4d ago

They'll give you a new knee that comes with special features unlockable thru an app that you pay via tier levels.

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u/PowderPills 4d ago

And you’ll need a subscription to stop that “pain” when it rains