1. Huntington’s Disease

2. Huntington's Disease is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder Meaning that if a parent has Huntington's there is a 50% chance the child will have the disease as well.

3. Huntington’s involves a degeneration of striatal GABAergic medium spiny projection neurons in the subependymal layer lining the ventricles.

4. The subependymal layer in lining the ventricles degenerates gradually and constantly impacting the size and overall appearance of the brain.

5. Coordinative muscle and cognitive function become noticeable around middle age. Characteristic manifestations of Huntington's Disease include uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties, and emotional disturbance. The onset as well as the progression of the disease is different for every patient.