Leukodystropies

The leukodystrophies are rare diseases that affect the cells of the brain. Specifically, the diseases affect the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects nerve cells. 

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Genetic Syndromes Program

Tufts MC in downtown Boston offers diagnoses and care for patients with genetic conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease and colon cancer.
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