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Research Review No. 54. Novel ways of restoring muscles to mdx mice and humans.

• 03:07PM, 07 May 2012
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A brief study showing a novel way of introducing the Dystrophin gene into mdx mice is followed by a review on the potential of the use of non-viral vectors for transferring the dystrophin gene.

Research Review No. 53. Heterogeneity in Duchenne patients: Implication for clinical trials.

• 02:01PM, 07 May 2012
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An analysis of the characteristics of DMD cases is presented, which demonstrate great heterogeneity, which needs to be taken in consideration when planning clinical trials.

Research Review No. 52. Watch out for Gene Doping in the Olympic Games!

• 02:42PM, 29 April 2012
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Speculations about Gene-doping to enhance athletic abilities have been discussed for many years. The value of such studies for the treatment of DMD is assessed.