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April 16, 2004
Finding More HD Genes
Not HD exactly, but genes that modify the progression of Huntington's Disease.
Several weeks ago a HUGE study was released (and mentioned here) based on the Venezuelan research of Dr. Nancy Wexler and many other researchers. The upshot of the study was that factors outside of the HD gene accounted for 40% of variability in the age of onset.
This doesn't just refer to evironmental factors, this also refers to 'modifying genes' and researchers are now starting to look at genes that might be utilized to delay the onset of Huntington's. (Another article here.)
Fortunately, with all the advances in the last few years, this research is much faster and cheaper to accomplish than it was back in 1993 when the HD gene was found.
Posted by Dave at April 16, 2004 11:46 AM
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Need all the help we can get!
Posted by: Patrick Karns at May 1, 2004 12:25 PM
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