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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Ward

One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study

Researchers said an accurate picture of the number of potential Huntington’s disease cases is essential (PA) - (PA Wire)

Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world, a study has found.

The number of people living in the area who have the gene that causes the condition has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in research by the University of Aberdeen.

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