Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of muscle diseases that weaken the musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion. Muscular dystrophies are characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.uchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, being caused by a mutation of a gene located on the X chromosome, predominantly affect males, although females can sometimes have severe symptoms as well.
Jan 12, 2016, 13:25 ET from Elio Motors. DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Elio Motors today announced it has taken another major step forward by beginning the production process for its E-Series of engineering and testing prototype vehicles. The E-Series will be used for safety testing, durability testing and wind tunnel testing, to name a few.
Elio Motors Finding Success With Mini-IPO Despite Market Headwinds. Last fall, the IPO market âfizzledâ and 2016 has seen the broader market fall well into â correctionâ territory (representing more than a 10% drop from the peak). That hasnât stopped Elio Motors from raising over $16 million in a âmini-IPOâ with help from StartEngine.