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When a Short Fuse Becomes a Storm: Understanding Irritability in Huntington’s Disease
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The latest volume of HD genetics research reveals new gems but also mysteries
Each person with HD has genetic spelling changes that can impact HD symptoms. Scientists have released the latest in a series of genetic studies examining these spelling changes, shining a light on new paths to develop treatments for HD.
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New tool to measure outcomes in Huntington’s Disease clinical trials
A better tool for HD trials! New research shows innovative way to measure mutant Huntingtin outside the brain
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Huge study reveals new 'genetic modifiers' of Huntington's disease
GeM-HD identifies the first solid leads in the hunt for genetic variations that affect Huntington's disease onset
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Would ewe believe it? GM1, sheep and Huntington's disease
HD researchers and sheep farmers are collaborating on a brain fat called GM1, but a clinical trial is a long way off
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Switching it up: variety in the HD gene affects symptom onset
Variety in the HD gene’s on switch affects when symptoms arise.
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Measuring harmful huntingtin protein in the brain’s bath water
How will we know whether HD-lowering treatments are working? New advancements in the detection of mutant huntingtin.
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A faulty filter? Blood vessel changes in Huntington's disease
New research reveals blood vessel changes that could contribute to problem in HD
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Lighting the way: A new biomarker for Huntington’s disease
A new biomarker reveals brain changes in early Huntington's disease.
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Novel research technique suggests an antioxidant gene protects vulnerable neurons
Researchers use a new technique in an HD mouse to uncover a gene, Gpx6, that is protective to vulnerable neurons.
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Building a Better Mouse(trap): A New Model of Huntington’s Disease
New mouse model gives insights into Huntington's disease
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Taking new targets to the bank: the DNA repair protein ‘ATM’ is overactive in Huntington's disease
HD causes the normally helpful protein "ATM" to get a little overzealous. Now we can look for drugs to settle it down