Essay Archive - Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease is inherited as an autosomal dominant disease that gives
rise to progressive, elective (localized) neural cell death associated with
choleric movements (uncontrollable movements of the arms, legs, and face) and
dementia. It is one of the more common inherited brain disorders. About 25,000
Americans have it and another 60,000 or so will carry the defective gene and
will develop the disorder as they age. Physical deterioration occurs over a
period of 10 to 20 years, usually beginning in a person's 30's or 40's. The gene
is dominant and thus does not skip generations. H....
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