Publications by authors named "E M DUCHESNE"

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is considered a progeroid disease (i.e., causing premature aging).

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  • - Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a disease caused by abnormal CTG repeats in a specific gene, leading to muscle weakness and wasting, with limited research on how it affects skeletal muscle over time.
  • - A study with 22 DM1 patients over three years found significant relationships between changes in muscle strength and factors like muscle fiber size, types, and certain proteins involved in muscle function and autophagy.
  • - Results indicate that decreases in specific muscle fiber metrics correlate with muscle strength loss, while strength training may help mitigate accumulation of harmful nuclear foci; further research is necessary to establish reliable biomarkers for muscle strength loss in DM1.
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Seasonally abundant arthropods are a crucial food source for many migratory birds that breed in the Arctic. In cold environments, the growth and emergence of arthropods are particularly tied to temperature. Thus, the phenology of arthropods is anticipated to undergo a rapid change in response to a warming climate, potentially leading to a trophic mismatch between migratory insectivorous birds and their prey.

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Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a hereditary disease characterized by muscular impairments. Fundamental and clinical positive effects of strength training have been reported in men with DM1, but its impact on women remains unknown. We evaluated the effects of a 12-week supervised strength training on physical and neuropsychiatric health.

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Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Although DM1 is primarily characterized by progressive muscular weakness, it exhibits many multisystemic manifestations, such as cognitive deficits, cardiac conduction abnormalities, and cataracts, as well as endocrine and reproductive issues. Additionally, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is frequently affected, encompassing the entire digestive tract.

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