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Cell Discovery Could Hold Key to Causes of Inherited Diseases
Fresh insights into the
protective seal that
surrounds the DNA of our
cells could help develop
treatments for inherited
muscle, brain, bone and skin
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Experimental Gene Therapy Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Offers Hope for Youngster
Jacob Rutt is a bright
11-year-old who likes to
draw detailed maps in his
spare time. But the budding
geographer has a hard time
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Scientists Discover 'Needle in a Haystack' for Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Scientists have identified a
sequence in the dystrophin
gene that is essential for
helping muscle tissues
function, a breakthrough
... > full story
Quantum Leap in Gene Therapy of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
For years, scientists have
been working to find the key
to restoring dystrophin, but
they have faced many
challenges. After careful
evaluation of 22 dogs,
... > full story
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Laminopathies: Key Components in the Disease Mechanism Identified
May 7, 2013 — Laminopathies are hereditary diseases that affect mainly the muscle tissue. These diseases include for example Emery-Dreifuss Muscular dystrophy, dilated cardiomyopathy, limb-girdle muscular ... > full story -
Firefly Protein Lights Up Degenerating Muscles, Aiding Muscular-Dystrophy Research
April 24, 2013 — Scientists have created a mouse model of muscular dystrophy in which degenerating muscle tissue gives off visible ... > full story -
Why a Hereditary Anemia Is Caused by Genetic Mutation in Mechanically Sensitive Ion Channel
March 8, 2013 — A genetic mutation that alters the kinetics of an ion channel in red blood cells has been identified as the cause behind a hereditary anemia, according to a new ... > full story -
Genetically Corrected Stem Cells Spark Muscle Regeneration
March 5, 2013 — Researchers have combined genetic repair with cellular reprogramming to generate stem cells capable of muscle regeneration in a mouse model for Duchenne muscular ... > full story -
Gene Therapy: Editing out Genetic Damage
February 3, 2013 — New design guidelines from researchers in Singapore simplify the development of targeted therapies for muscular dystrophy and other ... > full story -
Tamoxifen Ameliorates Symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Study Suggests
January 15, 2013 — A new study has found that tamoxifen, a well-known breast cancer drug, can counteract some pathological features in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). At present, no treatment is ... > full story -
Stem-Cell Approach Shows Promise for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
January 14, 2013 — Researchers have shown that transplanting stem cells derived from normal mouse blood vessels into the hearts of mice that model the pathology associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) ... > full story -
Drug That May Help Fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Discovered
December 12, 2012 — Drugs are currently being tested that show promise in treating patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an inherited disease that affects about one in 3,600 boys and results in muscle ... > full story -
Another Muscular Dystrophy Mystery Solved; Scientists Inch Closer to a Therapy for Patients
December 7, 2012 — In a new study, researchers have discovered the missing pieces to a muscular dystrophy puzzle that could ultimately lead to a therapy and, potentially, a longer lifespan for patients suffering from ... > full story -
Common Drug Reverses Common Effect of Becker Muscular Dystrophy
November 28, 2012 — Researchers have found in an initial clinical trial that a drug typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension restores blood flow to oxygen-starved muscles in patients with ... > full story
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