Research

John Crowly and Sharon Hesterlee having a sit-down conversation on stage at the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference
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2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Opening Highlights the Power of Collaboration

By Amy Bernstein | March 10, 2026
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MDA Awards Honors Those Driving Progress in Neuromuscular Research and Care

By Amy Bernstein | March 6, 2026
DNA molecule research study concept. The doctor makes manipulations with the DNA molecule on a blurred background.
Blog Post

Research Network Supports Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Development

By Amy Bernstein | March 4, 2026
Human brain anatomy with Neurons, brain cells, neural network Synaptic transmission , Synapses. 3d illustration
Blog Post

Rare Disease Day: Momentum in Neuromuscular Diseases is Building, but Progress Depends on Sustained Investment

By Brian Lin, PhD | February 27, 2026
Illustration of a healthcare provider in scrubs talking with a patient sitting on an exam table.
Featured Article

Considering a Clinical Trial? 4 Things to Know Before You Enroll

By Maggie Callahan | February 23, 2026
Illustration of a cross-section of a mitochondria, a sausage-shaped organelle that contains strands of mitochondrial DNA.
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Understanding Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency

By Michelle Jackson | February 23, 2026
Illustration of a single-stranded RNA curling out of a tangle of ribbon-like strands.
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RNA Therapies Offer Keys to Treating Genetic Neuromuscular Diseases

By Andrew Zaleski | February 23, 2026
Illustration of a microscope, lab beakers, and test tubes.
Featured Article

Progress Now: Research Updates and Breakthroughs

By MDA Staff | February 23, 2026
MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference attendees gather around a sign about MDA’s history supporting neuromuscular research.
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MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Sessions Drive Innovation in Neuromuscular Care

By Rene Ryan | February 23, 2026
A compass, with the needle pointing north, rests on a rocky shore.
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The New Diagnostic Journey: Advances in Genetic Testing Speed Rare Disease Diagnosis

By Amy Bernstein | February 23, 2026