Finches (IMAGE) Duke University Caption Zebra finches, like this male and female pair (Taeniopygia guttata), are being used to study the effects of mutations in the gene behind Huntington's disease in humans. Credit Keith Gerstung, via Wikimedia Commons Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.