Table of Contents

1: Facts and figures about Huntington's disease
2: The physical features of Huntington's disease
3: Behavioural and emotional aspects of Huntington's disease
4: Juvenile Huntington's disease
5: The genetics of Huntington's disease
6: Laboratory test results
7: Genetic counselling: a new diagnosis in the family
8: Genetic counselling for unaffected family members
9: Changes in the brain
10: What causes selective nerve cell damage?
11: Current research activities
12: Useful resources and contacts

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About the Author

Dr Oliver Quarrell has been elected to the Executive Council of the Huntington's Disease Association and currently serves as its vice Chairman. He is also actively involved in the European Huntington's Disease Network.