Is a new technique set to revolutionize Huntington's disease genetic testing?

Is a new technique set to revolutionize Huntington's disease genetic testing?

A new genetic testing technique for HD has been reported. What does this mean for people at risk or already tested?

Dr Tamara MaiuriMarch 18, 2013

No surprises in published results from HART study of Huntexil for Huntington's disease

No surprises in published results from HART study of Huntexil for Huntington's disease

Data from the HART study of Huntexil for HD symptoms now published, but we still need a new, larger trial

Professor Ed WildMarch 12, 2013

Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed

Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed

A new study suggests that liver changes may occur in HD patients, opening up new avenues of research

Dr Jeff CarrollMarch 06, 2013

The 'N17' region of huntingtin protein: an address label in Huntington's disease?

The 'N17' region of huntingtin protein: an address label in Huntington's disease?

New research sheds light on where the huntingtin protein ends up inside our cells, and why

Joseph OchabaFebruary 26, 2013

HDBuzz Special Feature: Huntington's disease and sleep

HDBuzz Special Feature: Huntington's disease and sleep

Why do many Huntington's disease patients have trouble sleeping, and what can be done about it?

Prof Jenny MortonFebruary 06, 2013

The University of New Orleans has NOT discovered a cure for Huntington's disease

The University of New Orleans has NOT discovered a cure for Huntington's disease

The science behind an extraordinary press release claiming to have discovered 'A Way to Delay Symptoms of HD'

Professor Ed WildJanuary 28, 2013

Gone fishing:  protein network screen identifies new therapeutic targets in Huntington's disease

Gone fishing: protein network screen identifies new therapeutic targets in Huntington's disease

'Discovery-driven' screen reveals new protein networks involved in Huntington's disease damage & new drug targets

Carly DesmondJanuary 18, 2013

Prana Biotech publishes Huntington's disease animal model data for PBT2

Prana Biotech publishes Huntington's disease animal model data for PBT2

Prana Biotechnology has released data demonstrating their drug, PBT2, is effective in animal models of HD

Dr Jeff CarrollJanuary 14, 2013

'Guard dog' proteins reveal surprising connections between Huntington's disease and other brain disorders

'Guard dog' proteins reveal surprising connections between Huntington's disease and other brain disorders

DNA/RNA-binding proteins may be involved in the damage caused by Huntington's disease and other major brain disorders

Melissa ChristiansonJanuary 10, 2013

Dyeing to prevent dying? Methylene blue beneficial in Huntington's disease mice

Dyeing to prevent dying? Methylene blue beneficial in Huntington's disease mice

A bolt from the blue - methylene blue may fight Huntington's disease by preventing protein clumps

Dr Tamara MaiuriJanuary 08, 2013

Prominent Huntington's disease researcher "fabricated data" in grant applications

Prominent Huntington's disease researcher "fabricated data" in grant applications

Noted Huntington's disease researcher found to have falsified data on grant applications - but published findings sta

Professor Ed WildJanuary 06, 2013

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