Cell machinery involved in histone production may take on new roles in mature nerve and muscle cells, offering clues about ...

After months of struggling with tachycardia, guest writer Joanna Buoniconti says the episodes have become less frequent and ...

Advocates share key strategies for living with SMA to help patients successfully navigate careers, romance, and air travel.

Columnist Connie Chandler is grateful not only for her caregiver Justin's physical strength, but for his strong and steady ...

Growing up, columnist Kevin Schaefer hated missing out on social events. But as an adult with SMA, he now savors his rare moments alone.

Roughly 1 of every 69 people in southern China is a carrier for SMA, per a study that suggested carrier screening is feasible ...

This segment focuses on managing daily logistics, preserving personal independence, and using actionable planning strategies ...

New findings on how nerve cell death begins in spinal muscular atrophy may help explain why earlier treatment is linked to ...

The "Camp Rock" movies brought columnist Halsey Blocher comfort during health challenges, but she never imagined where it ...

When she is upset that her body fails to react the way she wants it to, columnist Connie Chandler remembers that she deserves ...

Reduced SMN1 activity affected nerve cells differently, even within the same cell type. Motor neurons and touch receptor neurons showed different defects depending on their subtype and developmental ...

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 ...