News tagged with congenital myopathy

Australian team reveals world-first discovery in a 'floppy baby' syndrome

In a world first, West Australian scientists have cured mice of a devastating muscle disease that causes a Floppy Baby Syndrome - a breakthrough that could ultimately help thousands of families across the globe.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created May 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0




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Muscular dystrophy: New drug promises benefit without risk of infection

A new drug being studied for the treatment of muscle degenerating diseases has shown promising results. According to a study published today in the British Journal of Pharmacology, Debio 025 is as effective as current drugs ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stem cell transplant in mouse embryo yields heart protection in adulthood

Stem cells play a role in heart muscle rejuvenation by attracting cells from the body that develop into heart muscle cells. They have been successfully used to halt or reverse cardiac injury following heart attack, but not ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Potential therapy for congenital muscular dystrophy

Current research suggests laminin, a protein that helps cells stick together, may lead to enhanced muscle repair in muscular dystrophy. The related report by Rooney et al, "Laminin-111 restores regenerative capacity in a ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Dec 30, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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