Simply Stated

Glass slides in the laboratory. Hand in blue glove holding glass organ samples. Histological examination. The microscope in the background blurred. Pathologist at work.
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Simply Stated: Muscle Biopsy

By MDA Staff | February 23, 2024
The key pathologic change of the muscular dystrophy is the myonecrosis. At an early phase, necrotic fibers appear swollen, homogeneous and deeply eosinophilic. This disease is caused by mutations of dystrophin, the largest known human gene, located on chromosome Xq21.
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Simply Stated: Updates in LAMA2 Muscular Dystrophy

By Sujatha Gurunathan | February 20, 2024
Color image of a real life young physically impaired ALS patient computer gaming with the help of his electronic wheelchair.
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Simply Stated: Updates in Collagen VI-Related Dystrophy

By Sujatha Gurunathan | January 6, 2024
Mitochondrion in cell cross section
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Leigh Syndrome

By Sujatha Gurunathan | December 6, 2023
Young disabled man in wheelchair doing strength exercises for hands in the rehabilitation clinic. Doctor physiotherapist helping him
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Periodic Paralysis

By Sujatha Gurunathan | September 25, 2023
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Deconstructing SMA Types and Treatments

By Sujatha Gurunathan | August 23, 2023
Medical illustration about Sacrum.3d rending.
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Spinal-Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA)

By Sujatha Gurunathan | August 1, 2023
Motor neuron connecting to muscle fiber, 3D illustration. A neuromuscular junction allows the motor neuron to transmit a signal to the muscle causing contraction. It is affected by toxins and diseases
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD)

By Sujatha Gurunathan | April 28, 2023
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Simply Stated: Elevated Enzymes

By Sharon Hesterlee, Evrim Atas, and Angela Lek | April 6, 2023
Digital background depicting innovative technologies in genetic research
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Pompe Disease

By Sujatha Gurunathan | March 29, 2023