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What are neurodegenerative diseases?

What are neurodegenerative diseases?

In this clip, we’re introduced to the group of conditions which cause progressive death of nerve cells – neurodegenerative diseases. Sophie describes the common features shared by this group of diseases and explores some specific disease examples.

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