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First participants dosed in new POINT-HD huntingtin-lowering trial
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A road less traveled: how making less huntingtin can alter somatic instability and may delay symptoms
CAG repeats can get longer over time as the HD gene is used, like the growing potholes and cracks in an old road. New research finds that blocking cells from using their HTT gene slows this wear and tear, which might slow the onset of symptoms in HD.
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Could a 'brain shuttle' get Huntington's disease drugs to where they're needed?
Roche's 'brain shuttle' sneaks drugs past the blood-brain barrier. Could it work for HD gene silencing drugs?
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Is a new Huntington’s Disease drug study on the right Trk?
A recent HD animal study reveals that a small molecule drug could be an effective “Trk” to target for HD therapeutics
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DNA shutdown proteins in Huntington's disease: More than meets the eye
Blocking HDAC4 improves Huntington's disease-related problems in cells and mice – but in a surprising way
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More evidence points to Huntington's disease exercise benefit
Two studies show exercise benefits for some symptoms of Huntington's disease. Just don't believe everything you read.
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Do dairy foods accelerate Huntington's disease?
Is there a link between consuming dairy food and earlier onset in people with the Huntington's disease mutation?
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Could a new "jaw-dropping" breakthrough help treat Huntington's Disease?
The news has recently been full of stories about CRISPR, a new "jaw-dropping" DNA-editing technology. Hype or hope?
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New study sheds light on regional degeneration in HD
Why do certain brain cells die in HD? New research suggests is may be due to the efficiency of cellular recycling
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Buzzilia Video: Day 3
Video from day 3 of Buzzilia: nightly news, interviews and features from the HD World Congress 2013 in Brazil
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Buzzilia Video: Day 2
Video from day 2 of Buzzilia: nightly news, interviews and features from the HD World Congress 2013 in Brazil
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What the 'big neurodegeneration breakthrough' means for Huntington's disease
Are recent findings in mice injected with 'prions' as important for Huntington's disease as widely reported?
