Huntington's Disease: Genetics and Treatment

What type of disorder is Huntington's Disease?

• An autoimmune disorder

• A genetic disorder

• An infectious disease

• A nutritional deficiency

What is the probability of developing Huntington's Disease if an individual inherits the causative gene from one of their parents?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What was the reported average reduction in the progression rate of Huntington's Disease among patients in the clinical trial?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action for the new gene therapy treatment for Huntington's Disease?

• It replaces damaged neurons with healthy ones.

• It uses an inactivated virus to reprogram neurons to halt harmful protein production.

• It directly removes the harmful protein from the brain using nanoparticles.

• It boosts the immune system to fight the disease-causing agents.