Four months of treatment with the experimental oral therapy EDG-5506 reduced markers of muscle damage and improved measures of physical…
Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
For the fourth year, a family in Montana is hosting “Calves to Cure,” a cattle auction that aims to…
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The experimental oral therapy EDG-5506 has been generally well-tolerated and lowered markers of muscle damage among men with Becker…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is hosting a one-day games streaming fundraiser, dubbed “MDA Rivals,” this Saturday, June 18.
Reduced heart function is associated with a higher rate of mortality among people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a…
Treatment with glucocorticoids and heart medicines are key factors in determining the prognosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according…