Huntington’s Disease (HD or HTT), also known as Huntington’s Chorea, is a deadly autosomal dominant inherited neurodengerative disease that causes progressive deterioration of the nerve cells in the brain. HD is distinguished by continuous motor, behavioral and cognitive decline, eventually ending in death. Huntington’s Disease weakens the individuals physical and psychological abilities throughout their prime. Every offspring has a 50/50 chance of carrying the defective gene. There are roughly 30,000 Americans with the symptoms, and more than 200,000 at risk of getting the disease. Huntington’s Disease is more common to those of English decent. Both Males and female are both equally at risk.
Huntington’s Disease occurs when a repeated sequence
Huntington’s Disease occurs when a repeated sequence