/tags/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy en-US Copyright Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:36:02 GMT /health-science-tech/2017-07-26/debilitating-muscular-disease-common-in-boys-could-be-curbed-by-rewriting-genetic-code A new gene-editing technique developed in North Texas shows promise in stunting Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe genetic disorder that affects about… Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:36:02 GMT /health-science-tech/2017-07-26/debilitating-muscular-disease-common-in-boys-could-be-curbed-by-rewriting-genetic-code Justin Martin /health-science-tech/2016-01-19/gene-editing-for-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-shows-promise There is no treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It’s a rare and fatal genetic condition that progressively weakens all muscles, including the… Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2016-01-19/gene-editing-for-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-shows-promise Lauren Silverman /education/2013-08-05/meet-the-class-of-17-fighting-through-physical-limits-with-a-sunny-disposition Heading to high school is a challenge for any kid. There are new friends, new teachers and the normal ups and downs of being a teenager.For 15-year-old… Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT /education/2013-08-05/meet-the-class-of-17-fighting-through-physical-limits-with-a-sunny-disposition Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom