First coined by George Huntington in 1872, first named Huntington’s Chorea
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that effects the body and deteriorates the brain.
Onset of HD is generally between 30 and 50 years of age.
Autosomal dominant gene. If one of your parents has the gene, you have a 50% chance of having it as well.
1993, a collaborative group of researchers found the specific gene. This was a huge step in modern illness and
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that effects the body and deteriorates the brain.
Onset of HD is generally between 30 and 50 years of age.
Autosomal dominant gene. If one of your parents has the gene, you have a 50% chance of having it as well.
1993, a collaborative group of researchers found the specific gene. This was a huge step in modern illness and