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Pfizer Pauses Gene Therapy Trial For Muscle Disease After Death
Pfizer Inc. paused a study of an experimental gene therapy for muscular dystrophy after a child who received it died suddenly.
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Delhi Court Notice To Centre On Request Of Boy Suffering From Rare Disease
The Delhi High Court today issued a notice to the Central Government on a plea moved by an 11-year-old child suffering from the rare disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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Kerala Teen Can't Go to School, So His Teachers Come To Him
Two teachers from Kerala's Vazhakkad government school are helping 16-year-old Muhammed Muzammil study despite his physical limitations. Muzammil suffers from a congenital muscular weakness that has left him unable to move or even eat by himself.
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What 'Silences' X Chromosome In Girls Decoded
Scientists led by an Indian-origin researcher may have discovered what actually silences the X chromosome in girls, a finding that could lead to ways to counteract X-linked diseases in women.
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What 'Silences' X Chromosome In Girls Decoded
Scientists led by an Indian-origin researcher may have discovered what actually silences the X chromosome in girls, a finding that could lead to ways to counteract X-linked diseases in women.
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Gene-Editing Technique Could Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A gene-editing technique has shown promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy among boys which is characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
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Gene-Editing Technique Could Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A gene-editing technique has shown promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy among boys which is characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
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Gene Editing Tool Treats Muscular Dystrophy In Adult Mammal
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have successfully used a gene editing tool to treat a genetic disease in a fully developed living mammal for the first time, an advance that may be translated in humans.
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Gene Editing Tool Treats Muscular Dystrophy In Adult Mammal
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have successfully used a gene editing tool to treat a genetic disease in a fully developed living mammal for the first time, an advance that may be translated in humans.
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World's First Blood Test for Accurate Prenatal Testing
Scientists at Plymouth University have developed a non-invasive, low risk and accurate blood test that can detect foetal blood group, sex, and genetic conditions in unborn babies.
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World's First Blood Test for Accurate Prenatal Testing
Scientists at Plymouth University have developed a non-invasive, low risk and accurate blood test that can detect foetal blood group, sex, and genetic conditions in unborn babies.
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Indian-Origin Boy Denied Life-Saving Drug in UK
Six children, including a 6-year-old Indian-origin boy, has been denied life-saving treatment from a rare disease due to high costs by UK's state-funded health service.
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Controlling computers with simple eye movements
Millions may soon be able to interact with computers using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than 40 pounds.
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Comedians rally in support of Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis' separation from the Muscular Dystrophy Association is not a laughing matter for some comedians.
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Bihar parents seek mercy killing for two sons
Asha Devi is aware of the cruel irony. "Mothers seek long lives for their children, but here I am seeking death for my two sons," she says, slumped beside Nitin, 15, and Anshu, 13, who suffer from muscular dystrophy.The rare muscular disorder is characterised by the death of muscle cells and tissue, and reduces its victims to skeleton-like shapes, ...
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Pfizer Pauses Gene Therapy Trial For Muscle Disease After Death
Pfizer Inc. paused a study of an experimental gene therapy for muscular dystrophy after a child who received it died suddenly.
-
Delhi Court Notice To Centre On Request Of Boy Suffering From Rare Disease
The Delhi High Court today issued a notice to the Central Government on a plea moved by an 11-year-old child suffering from the rare disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
-
Kerala Teen Can't Go to School, So His Teachers Come To Him
Two teachers from Kerala's Vazhakkad government school are helping 16-year-old Muhammed Muzammil study despite his physical limitations. Muzammil suffers from a congenital muscular weakness that has left him unable to move or even eat by himself.
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What 'Silences' X Chromosome In Girls Decoded
Scientists led by an Indian-origin researcher may have discovered what actually silences the X chromosome in girls, a finding that could lead to ways to counteract X-linked diseases in women.
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What 'Silences' X Chromosome In Girls Decoded
Scientists led by an Indian-origin researcher may have discovered what actually silences the X chromosome in girls, a finding that could lead to ways to counteract X-linked diseases in women.
-
Gene-Editing Technique Could Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A gene-editing technique has shown promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy among boys which is characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
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Gene-Editing Technique Could Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A gene-editing technique has shown promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy among boys which is characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
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Gene Editing Tool Treats Muscular Dystrophy In Adult Mammal
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have successfully used a gene editing tool to treat a genetic disease in a fully developed living mammal for the first time, an advance that may be translated in humans.
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Gene Editing Tool Treats Muscular Dystrophy In Adult Mammal
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have successfully used a gene editing tool to treat a genetic disease in a fully developed living mammal for the first time, an advance that may be translated in humans.
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World's First Blood Test for Accurate Prenatal Testing
Scientists at Plymouth University have developed a non-invasive, low risk and accurate blood test that can detect foetal blood group, sex, and genetic conditions in unborn babies.
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World's First Blood Test for Accurate Prenatal Testing
Scientists at Plymouth University have developed a non-invasive, low risk and accurate blood test that can detect foetal blood group, sex, and genetic conditions in unborn babies.
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Indian-Origin Boy Denied Life-Saving Drug in UK
Six children, including a 6-year-old Indian-origin boy, has been denied life-saving treatment from a rare disease due to high costs by UK's state-funded health service.
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Controlling computers with simple eye movements
Millions may soon be able to interact with computers using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than 40 pounds.
-
Comedians rally in support of Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis' separation from the Muscular Dystrophy Association is not a laughing matter for some comedians.
-
Bihar parents seek mercy killing for two sons
Asha Devi is aware of the cruel irony. "Mothers seek long lives for their children, but here I am seeking death for my two sons," she says, slumped beside Nitin, 15, and Anshu, 13, who suffer from muscular dystrophy.The rare muscular disorder is characterised by the death of muscle cells and tissue, and reduces its victims to skeleton-like shapes, ...
