Huntington's Disease Mystery Revealed

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Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder

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The genetic mutation linked to Huntington ’s has long been known, but scientists haven’t understood how people could have the mutation from birth, but not develop any problems until later in life.

Researchers hope their findings can help scientists come up with ways to delay or prevent the incurable condition, which afflicts about 41,000 Americans and is now treated with medications to manage the symptoms.

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