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Batten down the hatches:
The disease that affects the world

The human body is a very complex and specific aspect of the world today. Batten disease can alter the entire human body as we know it. If you are diagnosed with batten disease that’s- When things go Astray. This disease is a very rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects 1 out of 2 of every 100,000 births(Batten Disease Information Page,2012). The disease affects the brain by creating a build-up of fat and proteins in a very sensitive part of the brain tissues. There are treatments for batten disease that have worked(Batten disease - Wikipedia, 2012) . The first reported contact with batten disease was in 1905 by Frederick batten(Batten disease – Wikipedia, 2012). Batten disease affects more than just the infected carrier; it affects everyone around them as well.

Batten disease was discovered by a doctor named Frederick Batten in 1905(Batten disease - Wikipedia, 2012) . It is also one of the most commonly known NCL’s(Batten disease - Wikipedia, 2012). Batten disease is a fatal neurological inherited disease that attacks the nervous system of children. The disease is usually diagnosed between the ages of 5-10 but almost never before or directly after birth(Batten Disease Information Page,2012). The disease attacks the function of the mind and the motor skills of children and then bedriddens them for the rest of their short lives(Batten Disease Information Page,2012) . Batten disease symptoms can include a decrease in vision abilities, clumsiness, seizures, repetitive speech, slow learning and a short attention span(Batten Disease Information Page,2012). Batten disease happens because of an excess of proteins and fats building up on the brain(Batten disease - Wikipedia, 2012). Most organs have natural fats surrounding them for protection when the body gets jostled but the brain is not supposed to have any fat on it because it would slow down efficiency, this is why we get concussions when

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