Huntington’s disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by an abnormal expansion of CAG trinucleotide repeats in the huntingtin (HTT) gene. Characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric complications, the age of symptom onset and the rate of disease progression are inversely correlated with the number of CAG repeats. This tragic genetic
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As the dust settles from the recent national election, California is gearing up for a showdown with the incoming Trump administration. Governor Gavin Newsom convened an extraordinary legislative session aimed at erecting a plethora of defenses against what he perceives as potential federal overreach. This move, which begins on Monday, emphasizes the state’s proactive stance
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Crustaceans, often perceived as resilient creatures shielded by hardened exoskeletons, may harbor a more complex emotional life than previously acknowledged. Recent research has illuminated the capacity of shore crabs (Carcinus maenas) to process pain with remarkable sophistication, raising fundamental questions about how we treat these entities in food preparation and beyond. The implications of this
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In November, China’s manufacturing sector showcased signs of progress, particularly among smaller manufacturers, indicating that governmental stimulus efforts might be bearing fruit. The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a figure of 51.5, outperforming the anticipated median of 50.5 based on a Reuters survey. This result signifies that the manufacturing activity has maintained
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