Work from multiple labs suggests activating a protein called SIRT1 might help HD, but the picture is still confusing
Bone marrow transplant protects HD mice from some symptoms, suggesting the immune system may be an important target
Looking back at a year in Huntington's disease research - and the first year of HDBuzz
Scientists combine gene therapy and stem cells to correct a genetic liver disease. Could this combo be retooled for H
Chinese Huntington’s Disease Network launched. Good news for China, good news for the global HD community
CBP, a gene-switching protein, protects memory in HD mice; 'histone deacetylase inhibitor' drug mimics its effects
Dantrolene, an muscle-relaxer drug already on the market, helps HD mice by reducing cellular calcium levels
Follow-up data from TRACK-HD study proves that we have the tests we need to successfully run drug trials for HD
Huntexil makes headlines with science journal article, but nothing's changed: another trial is needed before approval
A new antibody lets scientists identify neurons that are going to die after producing mutant huntingtin
Three trials of drugs to 'silence' the HD gene in monkeys show they hit the target safely. Human trials coming soon.