FEATURES

• Gene Therapy Goes Like Clockwork
  MDA scientists are awaiting results from an historic event -- the first muscular dystrophy gene therapy human trial.
  
  
• Triumphant Telethon
  A gene therapy announcement and a record pledge total made Telethon 1999 one for the history books.
  
  
• Skills for the Job of Living
  Occupational therapy gives adults the skills or tools needed to perform the tasks of their choice -- from dressing or driving to painting or computing.
  
  
• Holiday Gift Notions
  Quest offers some hints for easier shopping by Internet or telephone.
  
  
• Mitochondrial Myopathies -- Part 2
  Part 2 looks at symptoms, diagnosis and promising research.
  
  

• MDA Research for the New Millennium
  The 21st century will be the "treatment era" in MDA research. Here's a peek at how MDA chooses which projects to fund.
  
  
• Connecticut Disability Leader Just Does It
  MDA's 1999-2000 National Personal Achievement Award recipient approaches a busy life with a positive attitude and a supportive family.
  
  
• The Giving Season
  Your gift of appreciated securities to MDA can also have tax benefits.
  
  
• Research Updates