The Basics
What type of disease is Hunington's Disease?
Genetic Psycological Disorder
What is the name of the mutated gene that causes HD?
The HTT Gene
What are the 3 main areas of the body that HD affects?
Movement, Thinking, and Emotions
What part of the body does HD primaraly attack?
The Brain
If one parent has HD, what is the chance the offspiring will inherit it?
50%
What is the cure for Huntington's Disease?
What is the cure for Huntington's Disease?
At what age do people start seeing sympotms?
30-50
What Chromosome is the mutated HTT gene on?
Chromosome 4
What type of therapy are researchers studying as a potential cure?
Gene Therepy