Huntington’s: Huntingtin protein function loss plays key role
Early molecular changes in Huntington’s appear to be largely due to the loss of normal huntingtin protein function, a new study found.| Huntington's Disease News
Early molecular changes in Huntington’s appear to be largely due to the loss of normal huntingtin protein function, a new study found.| Huntington's Disease News
Speakers at the 2025 HDSA convention highlighted clinical trials testing several treatments aimed at mutant huntingtin.| Huntington's Disease News
Several observational studies to help improve knowledge of Huntington's and speed treatment development are now enrolling patients in the U.S.| Huntington's Disease News
A genetic disease like Huntington's affects the entire family tree, not just those who inherit the condition, says columnist Carlos Briceño.| Huntington's Disease News
Strategies being explored as treatments for ALS might also be useful in the treatment of Huntington's disease, a study suggested.| Huntington's Disease News
US neurologists are optimistic about the potential for a new Huntington's disease treatment - preferably a gene therapy - per a market survey.| Huntington's Disease News
Scientists uncovered a Huntington's disease mechanism leading to abnormal toxic protein production that was called "one piece of the puzzle."| Huntington's Disease News
Columnist Carlos Briceño and his wife delay talking about any HD symptoms they notice, lest they fall victim to the frequency illusion.| Huntington's Disease News
The outlook for the Huntington's community has never been brighter, Louise Vetter, president and CEO of the HDSA, said at the organization's annual convention.| Huntington's Disease News
Different types of genetic tests for Huntington's are available, depending on the time of testing and whether the individual is symptomatic.| Huntington's Disease News
Huntington’s disease is diagnosed definitively through genetic testing, but initial tests are usually taken to find out a potential family history and any evidence of symptoms.| Huntington's Disease News
Symptoms of Huntington's disease include movement disorders, psychiatric abnormalities, and cognitive and behavioral issues.| Huntington's Disease News
Mutant huntingtin protein may drive nerve cell death by poking holes in the membrane that surrounds and protects cells' DNA-filled core.| Huntington's Disease News
Researchers suggest people carrying a Huntington's-causing mutation reduce sedentary behavior to delay the occurrence of motor symptoms.| Huntington's Disease News
Columnist Carlos Briceño and his wife with Huntington's, Jill, have a wish list for whoever becomes the new president of the HDSA.| Huntington's Disease News
Education levels, alcohol intake, not smoking, and a good weight before symptoms manifest may affect Huntington's disease progression.| Huntington's Disease News
Columnist Becky Field shares her thoughts following a recent webinar about Huntington's disease and the caregiver burden it creates.| Huntington's Disease News
Levels of GFAP in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may be a marker of Huntington’s disease progression, a study found.| Huntington's Disease News
