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Two New Chemicals Could Lead To New Drugs For Genetic Disorders
September 28, 2009 — Scientists have identified two chemicals that convince cells to ignore premature signals to stop producing important proteins. The findings could lead to new medications for genetic diseases, such as ... > full story -
Important Step In Neutralizing Toxic Cause Of Muscle Disease
August 11, 2009 — Cell biologists describe a new approach to remove the toxic agent that causes the neuromuscular disease myotonic ... > full story -
New Gene Linked To Muscular Dystrophy
August 10, 2009 — Muscular dystrophy, a group of inherited diseases characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, can be caused by mutations in any one of a number of genes. Another gene can now be added to ... > full story -
New Function For Protein Missing In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Identified
August 3, 2009 — Researchers have identified a new function for the protein missing in people with the most common and ultimately lethal form of childhood muscular ... > full story -
Sticky Protein Helps Reinforce Fragile Muscle Membranes
July 23, 2009 — A new study shows why muscle membranes don't rupture when healthy people exercise. The findings shed light on a mechanism that appears to protect cells from mechanical stress. The study also helps ... > full story -
Genetic Source Of Muscular Dystrophy Neutralized: Possible Cure?
July 16, 2009 — Researchers have found a way to block the genetic flaw at the heart of a common form of muscular dystrophy. The results of the study could pave the way for new therapies that essentially reverse the ... > full story -
Triggering Muscle Development: A Therapeutic Cure For Muscle Wastage?
July 1, 2009 — Scientists have shown that if elderly men who were given growth hormone and exercised their legs showed an appreciable muscle mass increase. Researchers say, "This raises the question: Can ... > full story -
Broad Therapy For Muscular Dystrophy
June 24, 2009 — Scientists have demonstrated that the glycosyltransferase Galgt2 can lessen symptoms in multiple models of muscular dystrophy. Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited muscular disorders that are ... > full story -
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Progress Made Toward Early Identification Of Muscular Dystrophy
June 17, 2009 — New muscular dystrophy (MD) research is moving doctors and scientists closer to disease diagnosis in advance of patient symptoms. Since it is now clear that early treatment significantly improves ... > full story -
Muscular Dystrophy: New Drug Promises Benefit Without Risk Of Infection
June 10, 2009 — A new drug being studied for the treatment of muscle degenerating diseases has shown promising results. According to a study, Debio 025 is as effective as current drugs but, crucially, does not cause ... > full story
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