Articles with the topic: virus

The VIP section: velvet ropes for the brain and how to get in

The VIP section: velvet ropes for the brain and how to get in

New work from two groups advances tools to model the blood-brain barrier and could improve the way drugs are delivered for brain diseases. This builds on our ability to study, and eventually treat, Huntington’s disease.

Dr Sarah HernandezJune 10, 2024

Details emerge of first Huntington’s disease gene therapy clinical trial

Details emerge of first Huntington’s disease gene therapy clinical trial

UniQure announces key details of its planned trial to assess the safety and ability of AMT-130 gene therapy to lower the problematic huntingtin protein using a ‘single-shot’ virus delivery system.

Dr Anna PfalzerJuly 17, 2019

Harnessing the power of viruses to treat Huntington's disease

Harnessing the power of viruses to treat Huntington's disease

Researchers design a virus to more effectively deliver gene-silencing drugs throughout the brain.

Dr Leora FoxFebruary 03, 2016

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