diseases
OF THE BRAIN
T he human brain is a complex, three-pound organ responsible for everything from our simplest reflexes to our most intricate thoughts. Made up of a network of billions of neurons, it processes sensory information, controls our movements, regulates vital functions, and enables us to learn, reason, and create.
THE GENETIC CAUSES BEHIND DISEASES OF THE BRAIN ARE QUITE COMPLEX, BUT GENOMICS IS A POWERFUL TOOL THAT ENABLES US TO FIND MISSING PIECES OF THE PUZZLE.
—rick myers, PHD
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