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Scientists discover a gut bacteria linked to greater muscle strength in humans

Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults, loss of grip ...

Certain neurons are especially susceptible to ALS and frontotemporal dementia, researchers discover

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) belong to a spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases with overlapping symptoms, characterized by muscle wasting, paralysis, dementia ...
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New study identifies specific brain cells most vulnerable to ALS and dementia

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) belong to a spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases with overlapping symptoms, characterized by muscle wasting, paralysis, dementia ...
BioSpace

MDA 2026: Biogen, Sarepta, Edgewise Address Muscle Disorders

Data presented at the 2026 Muscular Dystrophy Association meeting could have readthroughs to companies developing therapies for spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular ...

Solid Bio falls amid new trial data for Duchenne drug

Solid Biosciences (SLDB) stock dips after new Phase 1/2 trial data for SGT-003, its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Read more here, ...
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Roseburia inulinivorans increases muscle strength

Background Gut bacteria have been implicated in a wide range of health conditions, yet their potential role in preventing and treating muscle-wasting disorders remains largely unexplored. Objective We ...
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Specific gut microbe may boost muscle strength and performance

A species of gut bacteria called Roseburia inulinivorans is specifically associated with human muscle strength and improved muscular performance in mice, finds research published online in the journal ...

NMD Pharma late breaking oral presentation at the MDA Conference with top-line safety and efficacy data from SYNAPSE-CMT, an exploratory Phase 2a clinical study of ignaseclant ...

NMD Pharma will also present an update on the ongoing SYNAPSE-MG Phase 2b clinical trial of ignaseclant in generalized myasthenia gravisAarhus, ...
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Specific gut bacteria species (R inulinivorans) linked to muscle strength

A species of gut bacteria called Roseburia inulinivorans is specifically associated with human muscle strength and improved muscular performance in mice, finds research published online in the journal ...
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MDA 2026: Apitegromab may boost motor function for people with SMA

Apitegromab, an add-on therapy for SMA, improves motor function by strengthening muscles. Early initiation of apitegromab treatment leads to greater motor function benefits in SMA patients. This ...
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Groundbreaking treatment for local boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

MEDFORD, Ore. – William is a seven-year-old boy from Southern Oregon living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Now, he is preparing to undergo a surgery that has never been tried before, a procedure ...