Monday, May 25, 2009

Floppy baby syndrome breakthrough

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Scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in the treatment of a severe muscle disease that causes floppy baby syndrome.
Most babies born with the rare disorder are severely paralysed and the majority die before the age of one.
The Australian team was able to cure affected mice by replacing a missing muscle protein.
A UK expert said the findings, in the Journal of Cell Biology, could lead to improved movement for affected babies.

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