Speeding Up Genetic Diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease
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
Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Huntington’s Disease Starts in Childhood
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...
System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered
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...
Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified
Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.... Read More...
How the Brain Orchestrates Movement
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...
Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered
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...
Excess of Mitochondrial Iron Linked to Huntington’s Disease
Researchers have identified an over accumulation of iron in the mitochondria of mice genetically engineered to have Huntington's disease. ... Read More...
Watching Brain Cells Interact in Real Time
Researchers have developed a new method that allows them to see how astrocytes influence neural communication in real time.... Read More...
Adult Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development
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...
Strict Eating Schedule Can Lower Huntington’s Protein: Mouse Study
Restricting access to food within a strict time frame stimulates autophagy and lowers levels of the huntingtin protein in the brain, a new mouse study reveals.... Read More...
One Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’s
A new study reports researchers have developed a new gene editing approach that may provide a new treatment avenue for Huntington's disease.... Read More...