Dr. Carter Reed Publishes Study on Stress, Alcohol, and Muscle Health

April 25, 2025

Dr. Carter Reed, Assistant Professor of Biology at Grand View, has recently published a research article in the MDPI Journal of Molecular Sciences. The study, titled "The Influence of Stress and Binge-Patterned Alcohol Drinking on Mouse Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis and Degradation Pathways," explores the physiological effects of stress and alcohol consumption on muscle tissue at the molecular level.

His study takes a close look at how stress and binge drinking affect muscles, specifically how they can impact the body’s ability to build and maintain healthy muscle tissue. The research was done using a mouse model, but it sheds light on potential effects in humans as well.

The study found that stress and binge-patterned alcohol use can interfere with normal muscle repair and growth processes. These findings could help inform better health and fitness practices, especially for people who are regularly active or dealing with high levels of stress.

Read the full article here: MDPI Biomolecules Journal