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A model of a brain

Generic DNA

A diagram showing the genetic sequence of Huntington's disease

Alzheimer’s disease captured on an MRI

"They can be anywhere upwards of 150, and that is a completely remarkable finding because it's the first time anyone has ever shown that."

Neurons

"The protein isn't toxic at the very beginning of life, but it only becomes toxic later in life. This … creates a really large therapeutic window at which we can treat."

An MRI of a brain with Huntington's disease

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