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For decades, researchers studying myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) have focused on the disease's underlying genetic cause: a ...

Adults living with dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease that attacks muscles and skin, could soon have access to the ...

A large cohort study found that statins significantly reduce the risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, even among those with low predicted 10‐year ...

A team has discovered a possible therapeutic approach to repair injured muscles either from aging or degenerative muscle disorders. For millions of people, losing muscle isn't just about weakness; ...

Researchers confirm and explore the role of estrogen-related receptors in regulating energy production in muscle cells during exercise. The findings indicate that developing a drug to boost ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and a loss of function. The symptoms appear early in life, and most affected individuals require the use of a ...

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has developed an innovative method known as TEVs-TTN, for studying the specific mechanical functions of proteins through their ...

Scientists created a tool to help doctors predict a patient’s risk of severe muscle problems from taking a statin.