Muscular Dystrophy Research Articles

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Designed Proteins May Help Treat Muscular Dystrophy

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2017

Researchers have designed two proteins that are able to stabilize cell scaffolding linking to muscle fibers, restoring muscle structure and function. The two proteins also were able to significantly prolong survival in animal models of muscular dystrophy.... Read More...

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How Embryonic Cells Make Spinal Cord, Muscle and Bone

Neuroscience NewsApril 28, 2017

Study could help pave the way for new research for neurodegenerative conditions such as motor neuron disease and muscular dystrophy.... Read More...

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First Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved by FDA

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2016

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

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

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2016

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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Identifying the First Steps in Muscle Regeneration

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2016

A new study reports researchers have found evidence as to how muscles may be triggered to regenerate when damaged.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2013

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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Scientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2013

Researchers have identified small molecules which allow for control over a genetic defect responsible for adult onset muscular dystrophy.... Read More...

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Experimental Gene Therapy Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy offers Hope for Youngster

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2013

A nationwide clinical trial for a new type treatment that could offer help to those suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating neuromuscular disease.... Read More...

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Two Brothers with Muscular Dystrophy Live with Heart Pumps that Help Keep them Alive

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2013

Doctors implant left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to help stop the progression of heart disease and improve the quality of life in brothers with Becker's Muscular Dystrophy.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2013

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.... Read More...

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An Important Breakthrough in the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophies

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2012

Recent findings by an international collaboration including IRCM researchers hold new implications for the pathogenesis of myotonic dystrophy.... Read More...

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New Compound Holds Promise for Treating Duchenne MD and Other Inherited Diseases

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2012

RTC 13 effectively counteracts 'nonsense' mutation that causes disorder.Scientists at UCLA have identified a new compound that could treat certain types of ... Read More...

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Muscular Dystrophy

Designed Proteins May Help Treat Muscular Dystrophy

How Embryonic Cells Make Spinal Cord, Muscle and Bone

First Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved by FDA

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

Identifying the First Steps in Muscle Regeneration

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

Scientists Turn Muscular Dystrophy Defect On and Off in Cells

Experimental Gene Therapy Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy offers Hope for Youngster

Two Brothers with Muscular Dystrophy Live with Heart Pumps that Help Keep them Alive

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

An Important Breakthrough in the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophies

New Compound Holds Promise for Treating Duchenne MD and Other Inherited Diseases