Different types of nerve cells respond differently when activity of a gene linked to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is reduced — and responses can vary even among nerve cells of the same type, according to a new study using nematode worms. These findings shed new light on the underlying biology…
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When my caregivers fetch my shoes in the morning and my feet effortlessly slide right into them, more than one of them has smiled confidently and remarked, “Ah, now that’s a sure sign that it’s gonna be a great day!” And it is true. Despite the complications of having weak…
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It’s indisputable that people with SMA deal with unpredictable life events. I truly believe that our superpower is becoming exceptionally good problem-solvers and crisis managers out of necessity. To solve a problem, one usually works through the following steps: Stay calm. Identify what you can control. Develop a…
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August is SMA Awareness Month, and advocates around the world are gearing up to raise awareness about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) by sharing stories, raising funds, and connecting as a community. SMA News Today will mark the month with a series of videos in which people with SMA and…
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A community-driven campaign called SMAshing My Limits And Going Places aims to make it easier for people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to find accessible places to stay when they travel. The campaign is spearheaded by Becoming Rentable, an online platform dedicated to helping people with disabilities find…
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Last month, I wrote about a whiteboard of collected memories I received as a gift when I graduated from college in 2005. It had 38 pictures on it that showcased the many life adventures I’d had up to that point. I noted that the whiteboard recently fell off the wall…
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