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·January 15, 2019

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. Read More

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·September 7, 2017

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. Read More

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·August 11, 2017

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. Read More

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·May 2, 2017

The Science of “Hitting the Wall”

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

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·April 13, 2017

CRISPR Corrects Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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

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·October 13, 2016

Increasing Understanding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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

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·September 19, 2016

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. Read More

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·June 28, 2016

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. Read More

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·February 13, 2016

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. Read More

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·January 13, 2015

First Contracting Human Muscle Grown in Laboratory

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

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·March 26, 2014

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. Read More

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·August 1, 2013

Burnt Sugar-Derivative Reduces Muscle Wasting in Fly and Mouse Models of Muscular Dystrophy

Muscle regeneration in mouse models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is improved when THI is purified and given in appropriate doses, a new study suggests. Read More

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