Communication breakdown between nerves and muscles in SMA mouse model

Communication breakdown between nerves and muscles in SMA mouse model: "Researchers at the University of Missouri 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 atrophy (SMA)."

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Prosensa Advances Three Exon Skipping Candidates for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy into the Next Development Stage - Prosensa to receive up to £27M in development and milestone payments from GSK - Prosensa

Prosensa Advances Three Exon Skipping Candidates for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy into the Next Development Stage - Prosensa to receive up to £27M in development and milestone payments from GSK - Prosensa: "Prosensa, the Dutch biopharmaceutical company focusing on rare diseases with an unmet medical need, announced today that they have agreed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to advance three further exon skipping compounds (PRO044, PRO045 and PRO053) into the next development stage under their ongoing collaboration relationship in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)."

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Vote now for Include Duchenne in the National Lottery Awards - View News Article - Action Duchenne - Fighting for a cure for muscular dystrophy

Vote now for Include Duchenne in the National Lottery Awards - View News Article - Action Duchenne - Fighting for a cure for muscular dystrophy: "VOTE NOW FOR INCLUDE DUCHENNE IN THE NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS
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AVI BioPharma - News Release

AVI BioPharma - News Release: "AVI BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVII), a developer of RNA-based therapeutics, today announced that it has initiated dosing in a Phase 2 study of eteplirsen, the Company's lead exon-skipping therapeutic candidate for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)"

Heart Failure Drugs Preserve Muscle in Muscular Dystrophy

Heart Failure Drugs Preserve Muscle in Muscular Dystrophy: "COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two common drugs used to treat heart failure might also improve heart and muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a new study. "

Researchers discover biological mechanism behind sarcopenia

Researchers discover biological mechanism behind sarcopenia: "Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have discovered the biological mechanism behind age-related loss of muscle strength and identified a drug that may help reverse this process."

BBC News - Molecular scalpel hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

BBC News - Molecular scalpel hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: "A 'molecular scalpel' shows promise in patients with a deadly muscle wasting condition, according to researchers."