Data presented at the 2026 Muscular Dystrophy Association meeting could have readthroughs to companies developing therapies for spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular ...

K-Pop idol Jang Yeojun of the boy band 'Close Your Eyes' has been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Here is what the muscle ...

Luke Criado, a 12-year-old from San Antonio, is battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy while staying active in power soccer.

The drive for massive muscle gains is masking a serious mental health condition that can lead to long-term heart and hormonal damage.

The only drug-related adverse events observed are typically anticipated with gene therapy administration, the company noted. ・It added that a proactive, short-course immune modulation regimen in ...

Researchers discovered that R. inulinivorans plays an important role in muscle strength and could act as a probiotic candidate for nutraceutical interventions targeting age-related muscle-wasting ...

Simple field-based tests of muscle strength can provide early clues about the risk of developing several long-term illnesses.

On World Rare Disease Day, we take a look at Pompe disease - a rare genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the GAA enzyme, leading to glycogen buildup in muscles. It results in progressive muscle ...

Solid Biosciences (SLDB) stock retains a "Strong Buy" rating, driven by robust interim data for SGT-003 in pediatric Duchenne ...

Genethon, a pioneer and leader in gene therapy for rare diseases, unveiled results at the MDA Conference in Orlando confirming the long-term efficacy of its GNT0004 gene therapy in Duchenne muscular ...

Keros Therapeutics will use the Massachusetts General Hospital MyMatch program to design a clinical trial testing rinvatercept for ALS.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the commonest form of muscular dystrophy, affecting about one in 3500 boys. It is inherited by an X linked recessive gene - which is why it only affects boys as they ...