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·January 15, 2019·3 min read

Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers report muscle stem cells may give rise to rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the muscles in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The study also identifies two genes linked to the tumor's growth.

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·September 7, 2017·6 min read

Shortened Telomeres Linked to Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Shortened telomeres may impede the ability for new muscle regeneration in those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a new study reports.

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·August 11, 2017·5 min read

New Diagnostic Kit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Newborns

Researchers from Cardiff University are working in conjunction with biotech company PerkinElmer, to develop a new diagnostic kit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The kit will be able to screen for DMD by analyzing dried neonatal blood spots.

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·April 13, 2017·4 min read

CRISPR Corrects Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers successfully use CRISPR-Cpf1 to correct Duchenne muscular dystrophy in both animal and human cells.

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·October 13, 2016·4 min read

Increasing Understanding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A new study may help to increase understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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·September 19, 2016·4 min read

First Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved by FDA

The FDA have approved the first drug designed to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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·February 13, 2016·6 min read

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Be Helped By Stem Cell Gene Therapy

A newly developed approach could be used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, researchers believe.

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·January 22, 2013·4 min read

Discovering the “Needle in a Haystack” for Muscular Dystrophy Patients

Scientists identified a sequence in the dystrophin gene that is essential for helping muscle tissues function, a breakthrough discovery that could lead to treatments for the deadly hereditary disease.