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Aging muscles may be losing strength for a reason scientists missed

So: scientists at the University of Missouri discovered that aging muscles lose strength partly because the communication between nerves and muscles becomes less reliable. Now, this breakdown involves a protein called NaV1.4, which helps muscles respond to nerve signals. And here's the thing - they found a way to potentially reverse this failure by targeting another protein, ClC-1, improving muscle responsiveness in animal models. This exciting finding could lead to treatments helping older adults stay active and independent longer.
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