The Huntington

Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. This deterioration affects movement, mood, and thinking skills. Symptoms often begin between ages 30 and 50 and include involuntary movements (like jerking), difficulty with coordination, and cognitive decline. It's caused by a faulty gene that leads to abnormal protein buildup in brain cells, ultimately damaging them. Huntington's is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning a person needs only one copy of the faulty gene to develop the disease. There is currently no cure, but treatments aim to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.