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When Nerve Meets Muscle, Biglycan Seals the Deal
In the absence of the
protein biglycan, synapses
at neuromuscular junctions
in mice began to break up
about five weeks after
birth, according to a new
... > full story
Need Muscle for a Tough Spot? Turn to Fat Stem Cells
Stem cells derived from fat
have a surprising trick up
their sleeves: Encouraged to
develop on a stiff surface,
they undergo a remarkable
transformation toward
... > full story
Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients at Increased Risk for Cancer
People who have the most
common type of adult
muscular dystrophy also have
a higher risk of getting
cancer, according to a paper
... > full story
Closer to Finding Treament for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Academics have made an
important breakthrough in
the development of a
treatment for Duchenne
muscular dystrophy (DMD). ... > full story
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Genes and Disease Mechanisms Behind a Common Form of Muscular Dystrophy Discovered
January 12, 2012 — Continuing a series of groundbreaking discoveries begun in 2010 about the genetic causes of the third most common form of inherited muscular dystrophy, scientists have identified the genes and ... > full story -
Enzyme Function Could Help With Muscular Dystrophy Therapies
January 9, 2012 — Researchers have worked out the exact function of an enzyme that is critical for normal muscle structure and is involved in several muscular dystrophies. The findings could be used to develop rapid, ... > full story -
Adult Stem Cells Use Special Pathways to Repair Damaged Muscle, Researchers Find
December 1, 2011 — Researchers recently found how even distant satellite cells could help with the repair, and are now learning how the stem cells travel within the tissue. This knowledge could ultimately help doctors ... > full story -
Clinical Trial for Muscular Dystrophy Demonstrates Safety of Customized Gene Therapy
November 30, 2011 — Researchers have shown that it is safe to cut and paste together different viruses in an effort to create the ultimate vehicle for gene therapy. In a phase I clinical trial, the investigators found ... > full story -
Hope for Muscle Wasting Disease
November 22, 2011 — A health supplement used by bodybuilders could be the key to treating a life-threatening muscular dystrophy affecting tens of thousands of children world-wide, new research shows. The amino acid ... > full story -
X Marks the Spot: TBL1X Gene Involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder
November 3, 2011 — Autism spectrum disorder affects about one in 100 children resulting in a range of problems in language, communication and understanding other people's emotional cues, all of which can lead to ... > full story -
New Insight Into Fatal Spinal Disease
September 26, 2011 — Researchers have identified a communication breakdown between nerves and muscles in mice that may provide new insight into the debilitating and fatal human disease known as spinal muscular ... > full story -
Study Explains Why Muscles Weaken With Age and Points to Possible Therapy
August 2, 2011 — Researchers have discovered the biological mechanism behind age-related loss of muscle strength and identified a drug that may help reverse this ... > full story -
Clinical Trial of Molecular Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy Yields Significant Positive Results
July 25, 2011 — A molecular technique has taken one step closer to becoming a treatment for the devastating genetic disease Duchenne muscular ... > full story -
Crucial Role for Molecule in Muscle Development
July 4, 2011 — Researchers have discovered the crucial role of a molecule in skeletal muscle development. The finding could have implications in the future for maintenance of healthy muscle or muscle regeneration ... > full story
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