Contact: Christian Basi
BasiC@missouri.edu
573-882-4430
University of Missouri-Columbia

Working on a Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy

Caption: Approximately 250,000 people in the United States suffer from muscular dystrophy. MU scientists are identifying the molecular compounds and processes that must be in place in an effort to help individuals with muscular dystrophy lead longer, healthier lives.

Credit: Christian Basi/University of Missouri

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