Genetic therapy corrects progressive muscle disorder in mice

People with myotonic dystrophy experience progressive muscle weakness and repeated episodes of painless muscle stiffness called myotonia. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently used a targeted drug to restore

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health. This is the main conclusion

Key pathway leading to neurodegeneration in early stages of ALS identified

Approximately 5,000 people in the U.S. develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. On average, they survive for only two to five years after being diagnosed, according to the Centers