Genetic Defect that Causes Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Genetic Defect that Causes Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2

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Scripps Florida scientists have revealed a detailed image of the genetic defect that causes myotonic dystrophy type 2, then used that information to design a drug candidate to counteract the disease.

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Photo courtesy of The Scripps Research Institute.

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