New Targets for Treating Huntington's Disease Discovered [News]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 10:07
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered early blood markers in people genetically predisposed to develop Huntington's disease, a mysterious neurodegenerative disorder. These signs may provide future targets for staving off or even preventing symptoms from developing. [More]
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