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Prana announces results of Reach2HD trial of PBT2 for Huntington's disease
Results are in for a clinical trial testing the drug PBT2 for HD. Are the claims in the announcement justified?
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Does high-dose creatine "slow the onset" of Huntington's Disease?
A new study claims that high-dose creatine "slows the onset of Huntington Disease". How much hope and how much hype?
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Joint HDBuzz Prizewinner: Yeast studies suggest a new way to protect cells from 'oxidative damage'
Researchers identify Gpx1, a protein that may be protective in HD. An existing drug can mimic its antioxidant effect.
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Joint HDBuzz Prizewinner: Pennies for your neurons — copper’s bad influence on Huntington’s disease
There is copper in your brain! Check out how copper and the Huntington’s disease protein are partners in crime.
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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?
HDBuzz Trial Tracker
Sites for Phase 3 trial for votoplam, INVEST-HD, now open. Updates on recruitment and first dosing imminent.
REGEN4HD, Phase 1 stem cell implantation study commences
Progress update for NCT06585449 – A Study to Evaluate ALN-HTT02
Updates from the ongoing placebo-controlled Phase 2/3 FALCON-HD trial
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First participant dosed in pioneering neural stem cell trial for Huntington’s disease
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Evolving Needs, Evolving Care: Adapting Psychological Support Across Different Stages of Huntington’s Disease
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Sealing the gap: a case for slower, smarter DNA repair
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HDBuzz 2025 Annual Report: Here’s what you made possible
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