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A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders

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A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders

Scientists who have spent decades learning how the brain works say they are ready to start fixing it when it breaks. A brain research center in Seattle called the Allen Institute is working to develop genetic therapies for diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington's. HAMILTON: One reason that's possible is research funded by the BRAIN Initiative, a program announced by President Obama back in 2013.