Huntington's disease

Find sites offering information, advice and assistance. Huntington's disease is caused by a faulty gene on chromosome 4. The gene, which produces a protein called Huntingtin. The faulty gene can lead to damage of the nerve cells in the brain, including the the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. Children of parent that have Huntington's disease have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the gene. HD has been greatly researched in the past few decades. Huntington's disease symptoms are abnormal body movements called chorea and a severe lack of coordination. Find symptoms diagnosis, treatment and causes details.