Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

There are 5 papers on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in aging research: 1 trial and 1 observational study in people, 2 in animals. The newest story, Nov 5, 2026: “Patient muscles show early signs of cell senescence”.

Disease

5 papers study it

1 new paper in 30 daysSee all 5 papers on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

  • Human trial1
  • Humans1
  • Animals2

Trial sponsors

Funding

1 grant since 2022

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases$144K

Latest

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The Journal of Clinical Investigation

Patient muscles show early signs of cell senescence

An analysis of patient muscle gene activity found senescence-related patterns linked to disease severity and present even without inflammation visible on scans.An analysis of patient muscle gene activity found senescence-related patterns linked to disease severity and present even without inflammation visible on scans.

Cross-sectional studyCellular senescence