En EspanolTalking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. defines Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive loss of brain and muscle function. Symptoms usually begin during middle age. The disease is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, meaning that a single mutated copy of the responsible gene is sufficient to cause the disease.
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