Huntington's Disease
Brooklyn Matthews and Lauren Tucker
Causes
Huntington's Disease is an insertion mutation where the CAG codon repeats itself more than normal. It is a progressive brain disorder caused by a defective gene. This disease causes changes in the central are of the brain, which affects movement, mood, and thinking skills.
Results
Jerking movements because of muscles
Muscle problems
Difficulty with swallowing and speech
Lack of impulse (mood swings)
Slowness with words