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Is Huntington’s disease inherited?
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Huntington's disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. The probability of each offspring inheriting an affected gene is 50 percent. Inheritance is independent of gender, and the phenotype does not skip generations.
Is Huntington’s disease terminal?
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Huntington's disease is a condition that stops parts of the brain working properly over time. It's passed on or inherited from a person's parents. It gets gradually worse over time and is usually fatal after a period of up to 20 years.