Huntington's disease is being researched through animal testing.
Huntington's disease . Diagnosis is by genetic testing , which can be carried out at any time , regardless of whether or not symptoms are present . Current research directions include determining the exact mechanism of the disease , improving animal models to aid with research , testing of medications to treat symptoms or slow the progression of the disease , and studying procedures such as stem cell therapy with the goal of repairing damage caused by the disease .