Measuring the levels of the survival motor neuron (SMN) protein in blood cells may help track spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients’ response to Evrysdi (risdiplam), a study from Japan found.

Combining AR42, which protects nerve cells, and D156844, to increase SMN protein production, reduced SMA symptoms in a mouse ...

Though she's queen of her kitchen, columnist Connie Chandler finds cooking together with friends to be a collaboration she ...

Columnist Helen Baldwin shares that 17 years after the eruption of Mount St. Helens, her late son, Jeffrey, was born with SMA ...

Specialized equipment can improve mobility for SMA patients and provide support for activities such as bathing and exercise.

Gene therapy GC101 safely improved or stabilized motor function in children and adolescents with SMA types 2 and 3, a small ...

Columnist Alyssa Silva collaborates with her brother for an adaptation that makes a page turn — and thus reading at the beach ...

A new awareness campaign from SMA Europe – dubbed "Connecting the Dots" – aims to link spinal muscular atrophy research and ...

Columnist Halsey Blocher gleans deep insight about overcoming challenges from one of the world's most majestic creatures.

Pediatric spine surgeon Arun Hariharan answers common questions about scoliosis surgery for children and teens with spinal ...

SMA is mainly caused by mutations in the gene SMN1, which provides instructions for making the SMN protein. This protein is essential for the proper functioning of motor neurons, the specialized nerve ...

Columnist Sherry Toh's fear of getting lost was realized when she found herself navigating an unfamiliar part of the city at night.