Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that involve a progressive loss of muscle mass and consequent loss of strength. In general, the condition is caused by genetic variations that interfere with ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chemists at the University at Buffalo have used rational drug design to synthesize small, cell-permeable molecules that are effective in vitro against two common types of myotonic ...

The molecular missteps that disrupt brain function in the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy have been revealed in a new study published by Cell Press. Myotonic dystrophy is marked by ...

Scientists say they know which isoform of a key protein is most likely to lead to a rare type of muscular dystrophy. Investigators have uncovered a mechanism that appears to trigger a rare form of ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Epidemiology Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report delivers an in-depth understanding of ...

COLLEGE STATION – Using fruit flies, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists may be one step closer to better understanding the pathological mechanisms of muscular dystrophy. The researchers say they ...

Muscular dystrophy affects approximately 1 in 3,500 male births. Though rare in females, there are documented cases. It is usually diagnosed between 3 and 6 years of age and is degenerative, causing ...

Muscular dystrophies are a group of more than 30 genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. These disorders are typically associated with defects in muscle ...

This quick alphabetical guide will help you feel more confident when talking about muscular dystrophy with your doctor and loved ones. Muscular dystrophy is the name for a group of genetic diseases ...

Facing significant pushback about a decision to relocate a popular summer camp for kids with special needs, an official with the Muscular Dystrophy Association reached out to KMBC Wednesday to try and ...