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Genetic Enigma Solved – Scientists Unravel Cause of Rare Neurological Disease After 25 Years of Research


Some families call it as a test of faith, while others deem it a curse. Spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare but progressive neurological disorder, has profound impacts on both patients and their loved ones. For most people, the first sign is difficulty walking and balancing, which gets worse as

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