The two women accused of murder in the June 13 dehydration and starvation death of 3-year-old Sarai Perez-Rivera pleaded not ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder set in motion before birth. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital led the first in uterotreatment of SMA ...

The impact of artificial intelligence on the economy takes many forms. A technology leader at one of the UK’s largest supermarkets, for example, tells the story of his company’s first experiments in ...

However, emerging approaches aim to reduce the accumulation of tau proteins and beta-amyloid plaques, which researchers have shown contribute to the disease by facilitating the atrophy and damage ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) causes a loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It mainly affects facial and swallowing muscles and the muscles in the arms and legs.

A multidisciplinary approach, early diagnosis, and comprehensive caregiver education are crucial in effectively managing spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). In part 1 of this discussion, Brandsema ...

Back in 2022, Novartis recorded two deaths from acute liver failure after patients were treated with its spinal muscular atrophy gene therapy Zolgensma. For Elevidys, the deceased patient also had ...

In microgravity, astronauts experience bone density loss, muscle atrophy, vision problems, and cardiovascular stress. Returning to Earth’s gravity means relearning balance, coordination ...

The lack of mechanical loading on bones and muscles associated with the downward pull of gravity leads to bone density loss and muscle atrophy. In addition, the cardiovascular system undergoes ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...