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Tapscott team discovers genes, mechanisms of common muscular dystrophy

Discoveries may result in biomarker test for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a disease that initially affects the skeletal muscles of the face, scapula and upper arms

Hutch News - January 30, 2012

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International research team discovers genes and disease mechanisms behind a common form of muscular dystrophy

Discovery could lead to a biomarker-based test for diagnosis

News Releases - January 12, 2012

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Uncovering the cause of a common form of muscular dystrophy: Research team makes second critical advance

News Releases - October 28, 2010

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International research team closes in on cause of common form of muscular dystrophy

News Releases - August 19, 2010

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