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131. Do You Really Want to Know Your Future?

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The Journey of Nancy Wexler

This chapter explores Nancy Wexler's search for a cure for Huntington's disease, hereditary nature of the disease, and the impact on her family. It also highlights the development of a blood test to determine if someone will get Huntington's and the value of knowing one's medical future.

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