Neurodegeneration is the umbrella term for the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons. Many neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's occur as a result of neurodegenerative processes.
Raymondville is a city in and the county seat of Willacy County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,733 at the 2000 census. It may be included as part of the BrownsvilleâHarlingenâRaymondville and the MatamorosâBrownsville metropolitan areas. Raymondville was formed in 1904 by Edward Burleson Raymond, a foreman of the El Sauz Ranch portion of the King Ranch and owner of the Las Majadas Ranch.
The city of Duncanville is located in Dallas County. The 2010 Census gave Dallas County a population of 2,368,139 people. This means that Duncanville had 1.63% of the county's total population, making it Dallas' 12th most populous community. At the same time, Texas had a population of 25,145,561 people, meaning that Duncanville had 0.15% of the total population of Texas - making it the state's 74th most populous community.