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Discovery of tiny cell 'tunnels' finds new path to slow Huntington's disease
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Quick Summary
Huntington's disease is a devastating brain disorder that slowly robs people of movement, memory, and personality. It is caused by a toxic protein that builds in brain cells and ultimately kills them. For years, scientists have known that this harmful protein doesn't stay put—it spreads from one brain cell to another. However, exactly how that spread happens and how to stop it has remained a mystery.