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Turning down mismatch repair genes slows Huntington’s repeat growth in human neurons
⏱️ 10 min read | In a human cellular system, scientists dialed back mismatch repair genes to reduce CAG expansion by up to 69%. This work is in its early days, but it shows promise for “anti-expansion” therapies that could be used to delay HD onset.
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Huntington’s Disease Therapeutics Conference 2026 – Day 3
⏱️ 29 min read | Day 3 of the HD Therapeutics Conference dives into breakthrough science, new tools and bold ideas that are pushing HD research toward better treatments.
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Huntington’s Disease Therapeutics Conference 2026 – Day 2
⏱️ 18 min read | HDBuzz is back with Day 2 of the 21st annual CHDI HD Therapeutics Conference in Palm Springs, CA. We heard about new techniques to zoom in on HD biology in extraordinary detail.
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Huntington’s Disease Therapeutics Conference 2026 – Day 1
⏱️ 33 min read | HDBuzz is at CHDI’s Huntington’s Disease Therapeutics Conference, ready to bring you live updates from the most recent research in the field. Get ready for some exciting science!
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Australia Opens The Door for SKY-0515: Skyhawk Seeks Provisional Approval for Its Oral HD Drug
⏱️ 8 min read | An oral Huntington’s disease drug is eligible for accelerated approval in Australia. This isn’t full approval yet, but it opens a faster path to potentially getting this once-daily pill to people with HD sooner.
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The road ahead for uniQure: FDA says more data needed for AMT-130 gene therapy
⏱️ 10 min read | The FDA wants more data before approving AMT-130 for Huntington’s disease in the U.S. On March 2026, uniQure shared in an update that current Phase 1/2 data weren’t enough for the agency. A new randomized, sham-controlled trial may be required.
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Vico’s Trial Adjusts With Twice-Yearly Dosing, And The U.S. Is Next
⏱️ 6 min read | Vico Therapeutics’ Huntington’s disease drug VO659 is now being tested just twice a year, and the FDA has cleared the way for US trials to begin later this year.
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February 2026: This Month in Huntington’s Disease Research
⏱️ 8 min read | February 2026 HD research recap: published trial data from branaplam trial; new insights into the genetics of the HD “grey zone”; plus worms, brain circuits, eye tracking, and the hidden psychological weight of living at risk.
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A Window into the Eyes: Using Ocular Biomarkers to Track Progression in Huntington’s Disease
A new review from the University of Cambridge explores ocular biomarkers in HD, including retinal scans and eye movement tracking.
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A Fault In The Supercomputer
⏱️ 8 min read | Your brain is an advanced supercomputer. But in HD, a core processor starts to malfunction. A research group at UCLA has taken a close look to visualize the specific circuits going haywire – and how they look different in HD.
