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How mutations lead to neurodegenerative disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 13, 2019

Genetic mutations which lead to abnormal RNA in regions of repeat DNA sequences set off anti-viral like inflammatory responses. This leads to apoptosis and ultimately trigger the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...

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Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2019

Disrupted sleep patterns may help to protect neurons in the brain in Huntington's disease. ... Read More...

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Speeding Up Genetic Diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2019

Researchers have developed a method to determine the length of mutated genes associated with Huntington's disease quickly and easily.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Huntington’s Disease Starts in Childhood

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2018

Researchers say the Huntingtin gene affects brain development from an early age, even though most patients do not develop Huntington's disease until later life.... Read More...

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System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may reduce the toxic aggregation of the huntingtin protein. The findings could lead to new treatment options for Huntington's patients.... Read More...

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Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.... Read More...

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How the Brain Orchestrates Movement

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2018

Researchers shed light on what happens to specific neurons when neurodegenerative diseases impact movement. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.... Read More...

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Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

Researchers have identified a genetic overlap between rheumatoid arthritis and Huntington's disease. The findings could open the door to developing new therapeutic targets and medications to combat both conditions.... Read More...

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Excess of Mitochondrial Iron Linked to Huntington’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2018

Researchers have identified an over accumulation of iron in the mitochondria of mice genetically engineered to have Huntington's disease. ... Read More...

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Watching Brain Cells Interact in Real Time

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2018

Researchers have developed a new method that allows them to see how astrocytes influence neural communication in real time.... Read More...

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Adult Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development

Neuroscience NewsMarch 30, 2018

Gene expressions in the brain that occur early in development may explain why some cerebellar stem cell populations behave differently in people with SCA1, researchers report.... Read More...

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Huntington’s disease

How mutations lead to neurodegenerative disease

Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

Speeding Up Genetic Diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Huntington’s Disease Starts in Childhood

System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered

Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified

How the Brain Orchestrates Movement

Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Excess of Mitochondrial Iron Linked to Huntington’s Disease

Watching Brain Cells Interact in Real Time

Adult Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development