Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative dise…
Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease in which symptoms typically appear starting in middle age. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. A man has an aunt with Huntington’s; the aunt is his mother’s sister. The man’s mother died in a car accident when she was fairly young, before symptoms of the disease typically manifest. Before having children of his own, should the man be tested for Huntington’s? Why?
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You encounter a young couple who is upset with their genetic counselor. They were told that they had a 25% chance of having a child with a particular trait, and yet all three of their kids have the condition. They are thinking of suing for malpractice. Using your knowledge of heredity, explain to the couple why their legal recourse would not be successful.
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