muscular dystrophy

Lamin Proteins, The ‘Steel Bars’ That Surround Our Cells

Researchers have provided new insights into how lamin proteins, which strengthen the envelope surrounding a cell nucleus, achieve their function.

Cause Of Heart Arrhythmia In Adult Muscular Dystrophy Revealed

In myotonic dystrophy patients, RNA abnormalities in the cardiac sodium channel causes heart arrhythmia, which can lead to sudden death.

Health Supplement L-Tyrosine Brings Hope To Children With Muscular Dystrophy

L-tyrosine, a health supplement used by bodybuilders, could someday be the key to treating a life-threatening muscular dystrophy affecting hundreds of Australian children.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug Completes Phase II Trial

An Australian-developed compound for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has undergone a Phase II study in the U.K.