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When a Short Fuse Becomes a Storm: Understanding Irritability in Huntington’s Disease
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Inside the Brain’s Theme Park: How Huntington’s Disease Disrupts the Emotion Coaster
Welcome to Brainland, the bustling, 24/7 theme park in your head. There’s Memory Maze, Logic Log Flume, and of course, the Emotion Coaster, where your brain races through tracks themed around happiness, sadness, and anger. However, for some people who carry the gene for Huntington’s disease (HD), some of these rides start acting up long…
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Hope in Full Bloom: Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever
Hope is in full bloom at HDBuzz! We’re growing—doubling article output, expanding our team, & keeping Huntington’s disease families informed. Now, we need YOUR help to stay independent & strong. Donate today & fuel free, trusted HD research news!
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March 2025: This Month in Huntington’s Disease Research
With so much science going on in the Huntington’s disease space, we’re bringing you a monthly recap from March 2025 to cover all the biggest HD science news and research we covered this month. Enjoy!
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Molecular Surgeons for Huntington’s Disease Catch a RIDE with CRISPR Advancements
A new CRISPR-based technology, called RIDE, is a leap forward for this trail-blazing technology. With the precision of a scalpel sharp enough to rewrite the very code of life, researchers have used it with the hope of treating Huntington’s disease.
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Huntington’s Disease Heroes: A Gratitude Day Feature on Factor-H
In honor of #HDGratitudeDay, happening today, March 23, 2025, HDBuzz interviewed Dr. Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, President and Founder of Factor-H—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Huntington’s disease families in Latin America.
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This Gratitude Day, HDBuzz Is Grateful For The Partnership Between HD Families And Scientists
This #HDGratitudeDay, we’re going beyond science & getting to the heart of what drives this community—the people. Learn how Factor-H is bringing hope & humanity to the most vulnerable within the HD community, and join us in amplifying their message.
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The Huntington’s Disease Youth Organization’s World Congress: Supporting Young People Affected by HD
Young people impacted by Huntington’s disease don’t have to face it alone. @HDYO provides support, education, and community to empower those up to age 35. Learn more about their mission and the recent HDYO International Young Adult Congress!
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Listening for Whispers: How a Tiny Protein Could Transform HD Research
A 14-year study tracking NfL levels in people with the HD gene shows this tiny protein can signal disease progression many years before symptoms start. The longest follow-up study yet adds weight to NfL as a powerful tool for HD research.
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Wake up call: Sleep is impacted before Huntington’s disease symptoms appear
For Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15), HDBuzz is giving a wake up call to sleep disturbances in Huntington’s disease. New research suggests sleep changes start early, before other symptoms appear—but there are steps you can take to catch better Z's!
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Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 – Day 3
HDBuzz reported live updates on Bluesky from the 2025 HD Therapeutics Conference. Read on for coverage of Day 3. #CHDI2025
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Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 – Day 2
HDBuzz reported live updates on Bluesky from the 2025 HD Therapeutics Conference. Read on for coverage of Day 2. #CHDI2025