Recent research suggests a connection between antidepressant use and increased cognitive decline in people with dementia. How should these findings be interpreted for people with Huntington’s disease?
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With so much science going on in the Huntington’s disease space, we’re bringing you a monthly recap from March 2025 to cover all the biggest HD science news and research we covered this month. Enjoy!
A new CRISPR-based technology, called RIDE, is a leap forward for this trail-blazing technology. With the precision of a scalpel sharp enough to rewrite the very code of life, researchers have used it with the hope of treating Huntington’s disease.
This #HDGratitudeDay, we’re going beyond science & getting to the heart of what drives this community—the people. Learn how Factor-H is bringing hope & humanity to the most vulnerable within the HD community, and join us in amplifying their message.
In honor of #HDGratitudeDay, happening today, March 23, 2025, HDBuzz interviewed Dr. Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, President and Founder of Factor-H—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Huntington’s disease families in Latin America.
Young people impacted by Huntington’s disease don’t have to face it alone. @HDYO provides support, education, and community to empower those up to age 35. Learn more about their mission and the recent HDYO International Young Adult Congress!
A 14-year study tracking NfL levels in people with the HD gene shows this tiny protein can signal disease progression many years before symptoms start. The longest follow-up study yet adds weight to NfL as a powerful tool for HD research.
For Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15), HDBuzz is giving a wake up call to sleep disturbances in Huntington’s disease. New research suggests sleep changes start early, before other symptoms appear—but there are steps you can take to catch better Z's!