Songbirds pinpoint effects of Huntington's disease
Monday, March 7, 2016 - 20:40
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have parsed the role of the Huntington's disease gene in an area of the songbird's brain responsible for complex, sequential movements. These findings not only give a clearer view of how the genetic mutation that causes Huntington's disease alters brain and behavior, it may also offer a new therapeutic target for treatment.