MINA Syndrome – Patient Worthy

Scientists Discover New Genetic Disorder: MINA Syndrome Impairs Nerve and Muscle Function

Post author:Bree Clare
Post published:November 13, 2025
Post category:Mutation in NAMPT Axonopathy (MINA) syndrome

A groundbreaking discovery by an international team led by Shinghua Ding at the University of Missouri has revealed a previously unknown genetic disorder affecting motor neurons and muscle control. As…

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