Risk Of Transmission Of Huntington's Disease To Offspring Among Male Carriers Estimated

Researchers have quantified the probability of a male who carries a "high normal" variant of the Huntington's disease gene having a child who develops the disease. Although thought to be a very rare event, the probability has never been estimated using current information and disease guidelines. The findings may be useful during prenatal genetic counseling.

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