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  • n  any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
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  • Local boy faces a different kind of battle
    T.J. Clime is afflicted with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited disorder that causes a person’s muscles to weaken quickly. The Climes have not given up hope of a cure. They are in regular contact with elected officials in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about the disease. And they have been raising funds in support of the “Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.”
    June 29, 2013 - Jefferson City News Tribune
  • Scientists turn muscular dystrophy defect on and off in cells
    For the first time, scientists have identified small molecules that allow for complete control over a genetic defect responsible for the most common adult onset form of muscular dystrophy.
    June 28, 2013 - Science Daily
  • Scripps Florida scientists turn muscular dystrophy defect on and off in cells
    For the first time, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have identified small molecules that allow for complete control over a genetic defect responsible for the most common adult onset form of muscular dystrophy. These small molecules will enable scientists to investigate potential new therapies and to study the long-term impact of the disease.
    June 28, 2013 - EurekAlert!

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