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Scientists develop new methods to detect Huntington's disease progression
Updated On: 10 June, 2024 10:53 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Huntington`s is a genetic disease where the brain’s nerve cells (neurons) gradually break down and die. The condition leads to dementia, with a progressive decline in an individual`s movement, memory, and cognition. There is currently no cure
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A team of scientists in the UK developed non-invasive measurement techniques and novel analysis methods to decode disease progression and evaluate the effect of potential treatments or lifestyle changes in people with Huntington`s disease.
Huntington`s is a genetic disease where the brain’s nerve cells (neurons) gradually break down and die. The condition leads to dementia, with a progressive decline in an individual`s movement, memory, and cognition. There is currently no cure.
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