New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits. The findings ...

Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder caused by a mutation in the gene called huntingtin on chromosome 4. HD is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, so that each ...

HD is a rare, adult-onset, autosomal dominant, progressive neurodegenerative disease. George Huntington (Figure 1) was the first person to provide a comprehensive description of adult-onset HD in ...

Mouse studies demonstrated that newly generated neurons connect with brain networks responsible for motor control.

Lane Butts, a Spokane resident, is preparing to learn if he has inherited Huntington's disease, a genetic brain disorder ...

Huntington’s disease is a hereditary disorder that causes a progressive decline in thinking, memory, and the control of movements. On average, the symptoms begin when a person is in their early ...

New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative disorders.

Brain Changes in Huntington's Disease Decades Before Diagnosis Will Guide Future Prevention Trials Jan. 17, 2025 — Subtle changes in the brain, detectable through advanced imaging, blood and ...