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Imaging Brain Cell Loss in Huntington's Disease Using Soma and Neurite Density Scans
Ioakeimidis V; Palombo M; Casella C; Layland L; McNabb C; Schubert R; Pallmann P; Busse M; Drew C; Alusi S; Harrower T; Davies J; Rosser A; Metzler-Baddeley C
Huntington's disease makes it hard for people to think and move because parts of their brain get smaller over time. Researchers tested a new way to look at brain cells using special MRI scans to find signs of the disease. They found that these scans could help understand how the disease affects the brain and connect it to problems with moving, making it a helpful tool for doctors.
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