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Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder caused by a single defective gene on chromosome 4 â one of the 23 human chromosomes that carry a personâs entire genetic code. This defect is dominant, meaning that anyone who inherits it from a parent with Huntington's will eventually develop the disease.
Huntington's Disease (HD) is a progressive brain disorder caused by a defective gene. This disease causes changes in the central area of the brain, which affect movement, mood and thinking skills.ymptoms. Symptoms of Huntington's disease usually develop between ages 30 and 50, but they can appear as early as age 2 or as late as 80. The hallmark symptom of Huntington's disease is uncontrolled movement of the arms, legs, head, face and upper body.