There is potential for a new treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.To learn more about this rare disease, click here.
Scientists have created muscle cells from skin cells. This new advancement may be a potential treatment for people suffering from muscular disorders, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The cells have been cultured and grown in a lab and implanted into mice. Human studies have not been conducted yet.
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