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Spark ignited: first HD patient dosed in new Roche gene therapy trial
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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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Coming Soon: EuroBuzz 2012
Coming soon from the Euro-HD Network Meeting in Stockholm: EuroBuzz!
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Lithium with a twist gets second chance for HD
Lithium gets a second chance in HD – with a new chemical delivery method, tested in Huntington’s disease mice
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High-power brain scans reveal sodium changes in HD
A new brain scanning technique reveals high sodium levels in HD brains. How might this help clinical trials?
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Mapping the neighborhood: huntingtin's new protein partners
Study of huntingtin protein's 'neighbors' reveals dozens of new drug development targets
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Does the HD mutation affect children's growth?
A small study suggests kids with the HD mutation but no symptoms have subtle differences in growth. What does it mean
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'Induced' stem cells make exciting advances
Stem cells from HD patients: becoming important tools for researchers – and now correcting the HD mutation in the lab
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ASO gene silencing reaches further, lasts longer
Silencing the Huntingtin gene using ASO drugs reaches further, lasts longer and is safe. Human trial soon?
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors: new HD drugs entering trials soon
CHDI and Pfizer announce exciting animal work and plans for a human trial with a drug targeting 'phosphodiesterases'.
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Interview: CHDI's scientific team
HDBuzz interviews the top scientists from CHDI, the largest funder of Huntington's disease research in the world.
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Exercise increases cellular recycling
Exercise boosts cellular recycling in mice. Could this be why exercise is also good for HD – or even help develop dru