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Myotubular muscular dystrophy: trial results show efficacy on respiratory and motor function, but challenges remain
Yesterday, The Lancet Neurology published the clinical results of a gene therapy trial conducted by Astellas Gene Therapies, using a drug candidate developed at Genethon,…
Summer School of Myology: For 25 years, 1,000 medical doctors from all over the world have been training in muscle science and medicine
In 1998, the Institute of Myology, an international center of expertise on muscle, created the Summer School of Myology with the aim of disseminating knowledge…
Muscle, a major public health issue
Because muscles are a major public health issue, AFM-Telethon and the Institute of Myology, an international center of expertise on muscles and their diseases, are…
Myology 2022: Institute of Myology experts will highlight their last scientific results
During four days, from 12 to 15th of September, researchers and clinicians of the Institute of Myology will attend the seventh International Congress of Myology,…
A new approach to gene therapy for Steinert disease – Interview with Denis Furling
The Denis Furling* team (Paris, France), in collaboration with the Nicolas Sergeant** team (Lille, France), has developed and tested a new approach to gene therapy,…
Lower limb exoskeletons: 2 clinical studies starting at the Institute
The rare neuromuscular diseases are characterised, in particular, by a progressive loss of muscle strength. As a result, getting up, sitting down or going up…
Hope, an exceptional dance gala for the benefit of research excellence
On October 21, at 8:30 p.m., the Casino de Paris will host an exceptional show for the benefit of the Institute of Myology, a research…