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In summary, extended repeat sequences cause more than 40 diseases most related to the

nervous system. The disease is based on two main mechanisms: gain-of-function mutations
and loss-of-function mutations. Based on repeated extension chains, scientist will know more
precisely the function of gene products, how to repeat effects on gene expression. Moreover,
the disease of repeat expansion nucleotide provides a mechanism to cause disease. This helps
doctors to correctly diagnose the disease and find a way to prevent and inhibit the disease.
And also, opens up new ways of studying pathogens that cause disease in humans.

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