A new study shows that the front and back parts of the brain actually develop completely independently of each other.

As someone living with SMA, columnist Halsey Blocher says her physical state has never quite matched her numerical age.

When columnist Jasmine Ramos was born, there was no treatment for SMA. But scientific advances have changed the trajectory of ...

Columnist Connie Chandler's school days were unremarkable, thanks to the kindness of friends and the special accommodations ...

Children with SMA already experiencing symptoms showed gains in motor abilities after receiving gene therapy, a real-world ...

Children and adults with SMA and their caregivers may experience clinically relevant mental health symptoms, a German study found.

Columnist Ari Anderson has learned to use his time wisely so that he can enjoy fun activities while also completing the work ...

Keynote speaker Mindy Henderson redefines "impossible" ahead of MDA Engage: Chicago, taking place Sept. 25-26 at the Westin ...

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are working on a potential stem cell treatment for three siblings in California with an ultra ...

Columnist Connie Chandler asked her caregivers what they think matters most to her, and many agreed it was all about the ...

Columnist Brianna Albers used to trust her doctors completely, but having a rare disease forced her to recognize they don't know everything.