Latest Biological Advances in Neuromuscular Diseases
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neuromuscular medicine; neurogenetics
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Dear Colleagues,
Neuromuscular diseases are those that involve motor neurons, peripheral nerves, the neuromuscular junction, or skeletal muscle. New advancements in sequencing technologies have led to the discovery of novel genetic variants contributing to neuromuscular diseases. This has had a huge impact on field, strengthening our understanding of the mechanisms that mediate neuromuscular diseases and leading to emerging therapeutic options.
This Special Issue, entitled “Latest Biological Advances in Neuromuscular Diseases”, invites original research articles and reviews that cover all aspects of neuromuscular disease, from the discovery of gene variants that cause novel disease to a model organism investigation on disease mechanisms. Short communications of preliminary, but significant, results will also be considered. This Special Issue also welcomes contributions focused on new biocomputational approaches for mining big datasets, neurophysiological and molecular studies delving into disease mechanisms triggered by genetic variants, and manipulations of gene dosage or function as a therapeutic avenue in neuromuscular disease.
Dr. James P. Orengo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neuromuscular medicine
- muscle disease
- neuropathy
- neurogenetics
- neurological disorders
- neurodegeneration
- neurology
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