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 E-Mail IMAGE: Zhen Yan, PhD, and his collaborators aim to identify the sources, functions and targets of the molecules that provide exercise s well-documented health benefits. view more  Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications A top exercise researcher and colleagues at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have launched an ambitious effort to understand the whole-body benefits of exercise so that doctors can use that information to prevent and treat disease. Zhen Yan, PhD, and his collaborators aim to identify the sources, functions and targets of the molecules that provide exercise s well-documented health benefits. By understanding this, doctors will better understand how exercise helps fend off disease, and they may be able to design drugs to mimic those benefits for people who cannot exercise, such as those with limited mobility. The cutting-edge research could open new doors both for preventing and treating many common illnesses, the researchers hope.

United statesJohn lukensZhen yanLos angelesWenhao xuThurl harrisMatthew wolfChongzhi zangAlban gaultierSkeletal muscle researchUniversity of californiaRobertm berne cardiovascular research centerUniversity of iowaUniversity of floridaDepartment of medicine division cardiovascularDepartment of biochemistry