Beggs Laboratory

How do mutations in the gene affect muscle weakness?

The following articles discuss Dr. Beggs' recent research findings pertaining to Centronuclear Myopathy, as well as web-based animations that display how some genetic mutations affect the muscle's ability to contract in Nemaline Myopathy. The animations also show the basics of muscle contraction/pathology, so that readers can better understand how genetic mutations disrupt a muscle's normal functioning. Please click below for more information:

"Searching for Strength: One Gene at a Time"
"Nemaline Myopathy – Many Paths to Weakness"