2018.12.04

Fixing Wasting Muscles

Scientists edited dogs’ genes to correct a common form of muscle dystrophy

Researchers altered dogs' genes to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It could one day lead to a treatment for humans. MAGONE Getty Images

Researchers altered dogs' genes to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It could one day lead to a treatment for humans. MAGONE Getty Images

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