The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has opened applications for its 2026 college scholarship program, which provides financial support…
Michela Luciano, PhD
Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as a scientific writer in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys street photography, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
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Note: This story was updated Oct. 20, 2025, to correct the reported increase in dystrophin levels observed at higher doses…
An investigational gene therapy called GNT0004 has demonstrated sustained stabilization of motor function at up to two years of follow-up in…
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit dedicated to ending Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), has published an updated…