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The HD Gene
Starting Point:
• Go to the UCSC Browser and find a gene called HD.
Scavenger Hunt Assignment:
• What's the exact location and size of this gene?
• What's the name of protein product associated with this gene?
• Is there a disorder associated with this gene?
• If yes, provide a description of this disorder.
• Is there anything unusual about how this disorder is inherited?
• Which genes are located on both sides of HD?