Genome Editing, or the ability to make designer changes to the human genome, was once firmly in the realm of science fiction, but recent discoveries have changed that. Although it… Read More »
FSH Society funds genome editing project
Facio partners with Evotec and initiates FSHD drug discovery program
From the Facio Therapies website Facio Therapies and Evotec have entered into an agreement aimed at the identification of compounds showing activity as a potential treatment to stop the progression… Read More »
aTyr Receives U.S. FDA Orphan Designation for FSHD drug
San Diego-based aTyr Pharma (“aTyr”), a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of Physiocrine-based therapeutics to address rare diseases, announced today that Resolaris™ has been granted Orphan Drug Designation… Read More »
The very model of a modern epigenetic disease
Yes, we’re talking about FSHD On those rare occasions (such as the FSHD Connect meeting) when large numbers of individuals with FSHD gather in one place, one can’t help but… Read More »
University of Kansas seeks volunteers for study
FSHD patients are needed for a research study for: The Relationship of Electrical Impedance Myography to Muscle Structure and Function in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). The study is directed by Jeffrey… Read More »