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Could halting CAG expansions be a new treatment for HD?
The gene MSH3 is getting a lot of attention in HD research lately. New findings suggest MSH3 lowering could halt CAG repeat expansions, offering a new therapeutic avenue.
October 05, 2023
Are there genetic connections between neurodegenerative diseases?
Genetic evidence suggests connections between a polyQ disease and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Why should HD people ca
December 01, 2010
The genetic 'gray area' of Huntington's disease: what does it all mean?
Intermediate alleles and reduced penetrance – the genetic 'gray area' of Huntington’s disease, explained
April 22, 2011
Gene therapy meets stem cells in liver disease success
Scientists combine gene therapy and stem cells to correct a genetic liver disease. Could this combo be retooled for H
December 26, 2011
Is a new technique set to revolutionize Huntington's disease genetic testing?
A new genetic testing technique for HD has been reported. What does this mean for people at risk or already tested?
March 18, 2013
Is access to predictive genetic testing for Huntington's disease a problem?
Is access to predictive genetic testing for Huntington's disease a problem? A UBC study says it is.
April 23, 2013
A DNA repair protein modifies the stability of long CAG tracts in the Huntington's disease gene
DNA repair is a critical process to cells, but errors in this process might explain 'repeat instability' in HD
June 03, 2013
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?
October 15, 2013
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
November 12, 2013
Jumping genes: Huntington's disease protein invades brain transplants
A long-term study of the brains of HD patients who received grafts of fetal tissue reveals a surprising result
May 26, 2014
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