Huntington's disease is a rare genetic, autosomal dominant, neurodegenerative disease, caused by CAG repeat expansions in the HTT gene, that is polymorphic on the healthy allele and contains more than ...

According to the University of California San Francisco, Huntington’s disease affects one in every 10,000 to 20,000 people in ...

A survey conducted in Canada examined the prevalence of perceived genetic discrimination against patients with Huntington disease. The respondents reported discrimination not only by insurance or ...

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, inherited neurological disorder that affects movement, cognition, and behavior. Managing the condition effectively requires a combination of medical ...

While Huntington’s disease is progressive and worsens over time, understanding what is to come can help someone with this condition plan for the road ahead. Huntington’s disease is a ...

Germline CAG-repeat expansions mean that the children of individuals with Huntington’s disease would inherit CAG repeats that are longer than those in the previous generation, increasing the ...

Young people impacted by Huntington’s disease don’t have to face it alone. @HDYO provides support, education, and community ...

Huntington's disease is a rare hereditary neurodegenerative disease affecting over 40,000 patients in the United States and many more worldwide. There are no approved treatments that can reverse ...