Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Russell Weller Apr 12, 2023 A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to alterations of a protein called dystrophin that keeps muscle cells intact. Related Articles: CRISPR gene-editing corrects muscular dystrophy in pigsNew drug offers hope for young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophyGenetic mutation may accelerate heart function decline in DMD patients