Research news
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSH):
- 2 March 2012
Our research at the forefront of genetic diagnostics Scientists at The University of Nottingham have used 'next-generation' DNA sequencing technology to correct the diagnosis of a patient with muscular dystrophy. - 6 February 2012
New research brings us closer to understanding the cause of FSHD symptoms Scientists in the USA have brought us one step closer to understanding the complicated molecular mechanisms that underlie facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). - 11 January 2012
Research improves diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy European scientists have shed new light on alternative diagnoses for some people who may at first appear to have facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) - 28 November 2011
New advances in FSHD research Highlights from the FSH Society meeting in Boston including new insights into the cause of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and a new diagnostic test for FSHD type 2 - 10 November 2011
Highlights from the World Muscle Society Congress Our Director of Research, Dr Marita Pohlschmidt and Head of Grants, Dr Julia Ambler, attended the World Muscle Society congress and here they summarise their highlights. - 26 October 2011
National Conference 2011 - research workshop Highlights from the research workshop at the National Conference 2011 where scientists discussed their research projects. - 6 October 2011
Have your say about medical research A study is asking people aged 12 to 21 who have muscular dystrophy about their attitudes towards medical research and taking part in it. - 16 September 2011
Update on our cutting edge FSH research The research team and two members of our Lay Panel recently visited Dr Peter Zammit's laboratory for an update on their research into facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. - 25 August 2011
Two research teams make steps towards a treatment for FSH Researchers have successfully used a gene therapy approach to reverse the symptoms of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in a mouse model, a technique that could also be applied to other muscle conditions. - 22 November 2010
New research increases understanding of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy An international group of scientists has shed new light on the cause of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
