How tendons become stiffer and stronger
Date Time How tendons become stiffer and stronger Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich deciphered the cellular mechanisms through which tendons can adapt to mechanical stresses. People who carry a certain variant of a gene that is key to this mechanism show improved jumping performance. Genetics affects tendon stiffness and athletic performance. (Visualization: ETH Zurich / Viktor Koen) Tendons are what connect muscles to bones. They are relatively thin but have to withstand enormous forces. Tendons need a certain elasticity to absorb high loads, such as mechanical shock, ...
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