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Huntington's Disease

Huntington's Disease. Drew Exley. History. Discovered in 1872 by George Huntington. Shortly after the “rediscovery” of mendellian genetics. Huntington discovered the disorder after observing similar symptoms in certain family members. . What is it?.

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Huntington's Disease

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  1. Huntington's Disease Drew Exley

  2. History Discovered in 1872 by George Huntington. Shortly after the “rediscovery” of mendellian genetics. Huntington discovered the disorder after observing similar symptoms in certain family members.

  3. What is it? Huntington's Disease is a progressive neurodegenetive genetic disorder. It affects certain cognitive functions and muscle coordination. It begins to show at middle age.

  4. H h Hh hh It is a dominant characteristic found on the Huntingtin gene. This means that it is highly hereditary (50% or above chance). h h Hh hh

  5. Type of mutation Huntington's Disease is a progressive neurodegenetive genetic disorder. Its Genetic Its Neurological It takes its grip slowly

  6. Huntingtin

  7. Diagnosis And Treatment It can be diagnosed by a doctor using 4 methods: Examination Genetic Testing Embryonic testing There is no cure, however; Tetrabenazine can be used to manage symptoms.

  8. NO BUNNIES WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS POWERPOINT!

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