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Researchers develop a novel method for diagnosing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – Mirage News
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene, the largest known human gene….
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(DMD) is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene, the largest known human gene. It affects approximately 1 in 3500 male births worldwide. Individuals with DMD have a progressive loss of skeletal muscle function followed by severe muscle wasting and weakness. By age 12 most boys are confined to a wheelchair with few individuals living beyond their 30s. Secondary problems arise from excessive skeletal muscle degeneration, …
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