Protein of Huntington's Disease Helps Wire the Young Brain

A protein mutation in Huntington's disease is critical for wiring the brain in early life, reveals a new Duke University study. Huntington's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes a wide variety of symptoms, such as uncontrolled movements, inability to focus or remember, depression and aggression. By the time these symptoms appear, usually in middle age, the disease has already ravaged the brain. The new findings, published July ...

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