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Wake up call: Sleep is impacted before Huntington’s disease symptoms appear

Wake up call: Sleep is impacted before Huntington’s disease symptoms appear

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!

Dr Zanna VoyseyMarch 10, 2025

Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 - Day 3

Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 - Day 3

HDBuzz reported live updates on Bluesky from the 2025 HD Therapeutics Conference. Read on for coverage of Day 3. #CHDI2025

Dr Tamara Maiuri, Dr Rachel Harding, and Dr Sarah HernandezMarch 03, 2025

Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 - Day 2

Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 - Day 2

HDBuzz reported live updates on Bluesky from the 2025 HD Therapeutics Conference. Read on for coverage of Day 2. #CHDI2025

Dr Sarah Hernandez, Dr Rachel Harding, and Dr Tamara MaiuriMarch 02, 2025

Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 - Day 1

Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference 2025 - Day 1

HDBuzz reported live updates on Bluesky from the 2025 HD Therapeutics Conference. Read on for coverage of Day 1. #CHDI2025

Dr Rachel Harding, Dr Tamara Maiuri, and Dr Sarah HernandezMarch 02, 2025

Brain Gym: Staying Mentally Active May Slow Huntington’s Disease

Brain Gym: Staying Mentally Active May Slow Huntington’s Disease

New research suggests that cognitive engagement - keeping your brain busy with activities like reading, puzzles, or learning new skills - could help protect the brain, possibly slowing progression of symptoms of Huntington’s disease.

Maille (Molly) GraceyFebruary 24, 2025

A New Key to HD? How TDP43 Might Spoil The Show

A New Key to HD? How TDP43 Might Spoil The Show

Like a movie editor removing bloopers, our cells also edit their protein machines to make films worth watching. New research finds the cell’s movie editor is distracted in Huntington’s disease.

AJ KeefeFebruary 17, 2025

Steadying genetic stumble could help slow Huntington's disease

Steadying genetic stumble could help slow Huntington's disease

Using CRISPR technology, scientists uncovered genes that control C-A-G genetic stumbles in Huntington's disease

Dr Nicholas CaronFebruary 11, 2025

Community voices power change through research surveys

Community voices power change through research surveys

HDYO released data from recent surveys of the global HD community. Learn more about the findings and how surveys can help shape the future of HD care and support.

Dr Leora FoxFebruary 03, 2025

Huntington’s Disease Clinical Expert Prof. Ed Wild Shares Hopeful View For 2025

Huntington’s Disease Clinical Expert Prof. Ed Wild Shares Hopeful View For 2025

The HDBuzz team caught up with editor emeritus and Huntington's disease specialist, Prof Ed Wild to hear his thoughts on what 2025 has in store for the Huntington's disease community

Dr Rachel HardingJanuary 27, 2025

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