Genetics of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Why, hows and mutations

2 February 2024 by Lizzie Cox

An introduction to the genome and genetics of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: why it occurs, the types of mutations, and how it is tested for.

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Genetics of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Why, hows and mutations

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