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A compound hidden in broccoli could help fight a devastating genetic disease

· sciencedaily.com · popularity 34/100 · 0 similar stories today · Medicine & Clinical Health (Health & Life Sciences)

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A compound naturally found in broccoli could help fight Friedreich ataxia, a devastating genetic disease that progressively damages the nervous system, by boosting a vital protein and protecting nerve cells. Scientists hope the discovery could lead to an affordable treatment, although clinical trials are still needed to establish its effectiveness in patients.

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