FeaturedNeuroscience·January 22, 2023·10 min readWearable Tech and AI Combine to Track Progression of Movement DisordersCombining new wearable technology and artificial intelligence, researchers are better able to track motion and monitor the progression of movement disorders.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2019·3 min readMuscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular DystrophyResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2017·6 min readShortened Telomeres Linked to Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular DystrophyShortened telomeres may impede the ability for new muscle regeneration in those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2017·5 min readNew Diagnostic Kit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in NewbornsResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2017·4 min readThe Science of “Hitting the Wall”Researchers find the physiological basis for 'hitting the wall' during exercise.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2017·4 min readCRISPR Corrects Duchenne Muscular DystrophyResearchers successfully use CRISPR-Cpf1 to correct Duchenne muscular dystrophy in both animal and human cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 13, 2016·4 min readIncreasing Understanding of Duchenne Muscular DystrophyA new study may help to increase understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 19, 2016·4 min readFirst Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved by FDAThe FDA have approved the first drug designed to treat patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 28, 2016·3 min readNew Method to Grow and Transplant Muscle Stem Cells Holds Promise for Treatment of MDA new study reports on a new method of stem cell transplantation that could help people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 13, 2016·6 min readDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Be Helped By Stem Cell Gene TherapyA newly developed approach could be used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2015·4 min readFirst Contracting Human Muscle Grown in LaboratoryResearchers report they have created the first lab grown, contracting human muscles.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 26, 2014·4 min readHistory Is Made with First Small LVAD Implant for Young PatientA 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.Read More