A ‘Ticking DNA Clock’ in Brain Cells Drives Huntington Disease Progression
Understanding the Genetic Culprit of Huntington Disease For more than three decades, the defective HTT gene has been blamed by scientists for Huntington disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that progressively destroys brain cells. The genetic defect causes debilitating symptoms such as cognitive decline, psychological problems, and uncontrolled movements. But one thing has poorly been understood-the reason […]
