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Promising Drug against Huntington's Disease

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A new drug that kills messenger cells in the brain so that damaged proteins are prevented from being created has proved promising in tests. The drug may lead to the first effective therapy against the disease, which is linked to a genetic condition and often leads to the death of patients within 10 to 20 years.

News seen at: BBC - Health