One huge step closer to the cure for Muscular Dystrophy.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226210147.htm

Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disease when not enough dystrophin is produce. This cause the muscle cells to die and be replaced by fibrous or fat tissue. Not only do Researchers need to help the body regularly produce dystrophin but victims of the disease also need the production of nitric oxide to help maintain bloodflow to the muscles when they are exercising. Scientists have found where the gene is located that is suppose to produce nitric oxide. They genetically modified genes in mice. They restored the muscle cells in their test subjects.

This could be the hope for those suffering from Muscular Dystrophy needed!