Huntington disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by movement disorders, cognitive dysfunction and psychiatric symptoms 1.. Theory of mind (ToM) is the ability to ...

Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting movement, memory, and mood. Here’s what we know—and what’s ahead.

There is no cure yet for Huntington’s disease, researchers said. But promising new treatments are in clinical trials, making it more important than ever to accurately track patients’ progress.

But such tapping may also help them track the progress of a rare degenerative brain disease, researchers say. Five simple smartphone-measured tests of movement control can provide quick and regular ...