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September 2026: This month in Huntington’s disease research
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September brought progress across the HD research landscape. From brain waves and visual thinking to DNA repeats, nutrition, inclusive care, new technologies, and encouraging SKY-0515 data, we round up a busy month in Huntington’s disease research.
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Joint HDBuzz Prizewinner: Yeast studies suggest a new way to protect cells from 'oxidative damage'
7 min read
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
7 min read
There is copper in your brain! Check out how copper and the Huntington’s disease protein are partners in crime.
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Is a new Huntington’s Disease drug study on the right Trk?
7 min read
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
6 min read
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
6 min read
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?
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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?
8 min read
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
8 min read
Why do certain brain cells die in HD? New research suggests is may be due to the efficiency of cellular recycling


