Articles with the topic: metabolism

Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed

Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed

A new study suggests that liver changes may occur in HD patients, opening up new avenues of research

Dr Jeff CarrollMarch 06, 2013

Not all in your head: digestive problems in HD

Not all in your head: digestive problems in HD

Huntington's disease mice absorb less nutrition from food - which might help explain why human patients lose weight.

Dr Jeff CarrollJune 18, 2011

Chubby mice reveal the importance of the hypothalamus in Huntington's disease

Chubby mice reveal the importance of the hypothalamus in Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease mice are fat but HD patients lose weight – is a brain area called the hypothalamus to blame?

Professor Ed WildMay 02, 2011

CHDI Report: Day 2

CHDI Report: Day 2

Day 2 of CHDI’s HD therapeutics conference: figuring out energy problems in HD

Professor Ed WildFebruary 09, 2011

Anti-nausea drug helps cells with the HD mutation stay healthy in a surprising way

Anti-nausea drug helps cells with the HD mutation stay healthy in a surprising way

Anti-nausea drug meclizine protects cells with the HD mutation from death by reducing cellular energy production

Dr Jeff CarrollFebruary 04, 2011

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