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WEBMini brains grown in a dish shed light on Huntington’s disease and how we might treat it. Exciting new findings using 3D human lab-grown mini brains inform ongoing HTT-lowering trials and suggest that stem cell transplants for HD may improve cell-to-cell communication and reduce disease features. Dr Sarah Hernandez | August 23, 2024.
Welcome to HDBuzz - HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease research news.
WEBJan 18, 2011 — Welcome to HDBuzz. It’s our great pleasure to announce the launch of HDBuzz, a new Internet platform for the latest news about Huntington’s disease research in plain language, written by scientists who work on HD. HDBuzz is dedicated to the people who need it most - those affected by HD and their family and friends. Introducing HDBuzz.
A new era for HDBuzz - HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease research …
WEBMay 1, 2024 — A new era for HDBuzz. For over a decade HDBuzz has reported unbiased news about Huntington’s disease research and trials. As our beloved Ed and Jeff step back, Rachel, Sarah, and Leora look forward to upholding the HDBuzz mission. By Dr Sarah Hernandez, Dr Leora Fox, and Dr Rachel Harding May 01, 2024 Edited by Dr Leora Fox and Dr Rachel Harding.
Putting it in print: GENERATION HD1 study results published
WEBDec 7, 2023 — The outcomes of the GENERATION HD1 trial have just been published in a scientific journal, nearly three years after the study was halted. In March of 2021, the HD community was hit with the difficult news that the GENERATION HD1 study of Roche’s huntingtin-lowering drug, tominersen, faced a halt in dosing.
A new roadmap to track Huntington’s disease progression
WEBJun 15, 2022 — Glossary; observational A study in which measurements are made in human volunteers but no experimental drug or treatment is given ; therapeutics treatments ; CAG repeat The stretch of DNA at the beginning of the HD gene, which contains the sequence CAG repeated many times, and is abnormally long in people who will develop HD ; biomarker a test of any kind - including blood tests, thinking ...
HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease research news.
WEBA new era for HDBuzz. For over a decade HDBuzz has reported unbiased news about Huntington’s disease research and trials. As our beloved Ed and Jeff step back, Rachel, Sarah, and Leora look forward to upholding the HDBuzz mission. Dr Sarah Hernandez, Dr Leora Fox, and Dr Rachel Harding | May 01, 2024. How many is too many?
Could halting CAG expansions be a new treatment for HD?
WEBOct 5, 2023 — The gene MSH3 is getting a lot of attention in HD research lately. New findings suggest MSH3 lowering could halt CAG repeat expansions, offering a new therapeutic avenue.
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WEBJun 28, 2024 — Buckle in: Gene therapy AMT-130 appears to slow down signs of Huntington’s disease in Phase I/II clinical trial. More good news for the HD community from uniQure, whose one-and-done gene therapy appears safe and shows hints of slowing down signs and symptoms of the disease. Dr Rachel Harding | August 16, 2024.
14 changes for a healthier brain - HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease ...
WEB5 days ago — 14 changes for a healthier brain. In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntington’s disease. By Dr Sarah Hernandez September 30, 2024 Edited by Dr Tamara Maiuri.
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WEBAug 13, 2024 — Mini brains grown in a dish shed light on Huntington’s disease and how we might treat it. Exciting new findings using 3D human lab-grown mini brains inform ongoing HTT-lowering trials and suggest that stem cell transplants for HD may improve cell-to-cell communication and reduce disease features. Dr Sarah Hernandez | August 23, 2024.