Gene variant gives mice super-powered tendons for jumping and running (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Gene variant gives mice super-powered tendons for jumping and running

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Tendon cells (blue) of mice with a mutation in the PIEZO1 gene had higher than usual levels of MKX (green), a gene involved in tendon strength and health.

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