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Dr. Arianna Tucci, who led the research, emphasized that these findings could revolutionize genetic testing and counseling strategies, suggesting that some individuals may carry DNA repeats without developing associated illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-author Dr. Sarah Tabrizi highlighted the need for the medical community to reassess the role of these DNA repeats in diagnosing rare neurological conditions. The research marks a significant shift from traditional family-based studies to large-scale population analysis, paving the way for deeper understanding of REDs and their implications for public health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A groundbreaking study from Queen Mary University of London reveals that repeat expansion disorders (REDs), including Huntington\u2019s disease, are significantly more prevalent than previously estimated, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. Analyzing genetic data from 80,000 individuals, researchers found these disorders may be up to three times more common across various populations, indicating substantial underdiagnosis. 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