INTRODUCTION What if your body’s defenses turned against you? That shield meant to guard you from germs and invaders usually works quietly, doing its duty without fanfare. Trouble starts when it misreads signals. Suddenly, protection becomes confusion. Instead of fighting threats, it stumbles into error. When the immune system turns against its own tissues, serious problems begin. That shift defines conditions like autoimmune disorders. Millions live with autoimmune condition

Muscle contraction is an intricate biological process that lies at the heart of our physical abilities, enabling movement, strength, and...