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Scientists close to discovering cure for Huntington's Disease
Oct 10 2007, Shuchi Kalra

There appears to be a ray of hope for patients with Huntington’s disease, which is a rare inherited genetic disorder, characterized by un-coordinated body movements and decreased mental ability. Researchers at Mass General Institute for...

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