Essays on Gene Mutations

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive form of muscular dystrophy that occurs primarily in males, though in rare cases may affect females. DMD causes progressive weakness and loss of skeletal and heart muscles. Early signs of DMD may include delayed ability to sit, stand, or walk...

The average lifespan of the world is 72 years. However, cancer and certain disorders can cut that number down drastically. One of those disorders is the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a sex-linked disorder that arises from a mutation in the gene that codes...

Muscular dystrophies are genetic disorders. They are characterized by muscle wasting and weaken, which is progressive. Microscopic changes result in the weakening and wastage of the muscles. Muscle degeneration occurs over time, declining muscle strength. Becker muscular dystrophy is a variant muscle dystrophy of Duchenne...