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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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·January 22, 2023·10 min read

Wearable Tech and AI Combine to Track Progression of Movement Disorders

Combining new wearable technology and artificial intelligence, researchers are better able to track motion and monitor the progression of movement disorders.

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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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·May 2, 2017·4 min read

The Science of “Hitting the Wall”

Researchers find the physiological basis for 'hitting the wall' during exercise.

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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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·June 28, 2016·3 min read

New Method to Grow and Transplant Muscle Stem Cells Holds Promise for Treatment of MD

A new study reports on a new method of stem cell transplantation that could help people 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 13, 2015·4 min read

First Contracting Human Muscle Grown in Laboratory

Researchers report they have created the first lab grown, contracting human muscles.

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·March 26, 2014·4 min read

History Is Made with First Small LVAD Implant for Young Patient

A patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is only one of three people in the US to receive a LVAD to keep his weakened heart pumping blood around his body.