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  • Huntington’s Disease May No Longer Be A Life Sentence

    Huntington’s Disease May No Longer Be A Life Sentence

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    [Image created by Claudia Logan with BioRender.com] Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare, inherited brain disorder which progressively damages nerve and muscle functions, yet until recently had no cure. In 2024, roughly 8,000 people were living with Huntington’s in the UK, according to the Huntington’s Disease Association UK. The average age of onset is around…