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S4:E5 Let's Talk About the Grey Area: Part 1

S4:E5 Let's Talk About the Grey Area: Part 111 Aug32 min

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Huntington’s disease genetic test result doesn’t look the way you expect? In Part 1 of Grey Area, the HDSA Podcast team is joined by researchers Chris Kay, PhD, and Jessica Dawson, PhD, to explore the complexities of HD genetics. Using a Reddit post as the starting point, the group breaks down CAG repeat lengths, intermediate alleles, reduced penetrance, inheritance, and why genetic test results aren’t always as straightforward as they may seem. Join Tam, ...