Huntington's disease treatment

Huntington's disease, catching it early

harminka — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:39:00 -0500

Huntington's disease normally only begins to cause its tell-tale memory and physical coordination impairments after affected individuals reach the age of 30.

Researchers develop first transgenic monkey model of Huntington's disease

harminka — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:06:11 -0500

Scientists have developed the first genetically altered monkey model that replicates some symptoms observed in patients with Huntington's disease, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Researchers are now able to better understand this complex, devastating and incurable genetic disorder affecting the brain.

First transgenic nonhuman primate model of Huntington's disease

harminka — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:45:10 -0500

Model is expected to help researchers better understand the disease and develop more effective therapies as well as lead the way toward transgenic nonhuman primate models of other genetic diseases

Promising new drug targets identified for Huntington's disease

harminka — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:21:40 -0500

Research funded by the Wellcome Trust has provided a number of promising new drug targets for Huntington's disease, a neurodegenerative disease. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified a number of candidate drugs to investigate further which encourage cells to "eat" the malformed proteins that lead to the disease.

Breaking down Huntington's disease one protein at a time

harminka — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:28:45 -0600

Hoping to piece together the intricate series of interactions that lead to Huntington's disease, Indiana University Bloomington scientists have determined the shape and structure of a binding site that may prove useful in combating the neurodegenerative disease.

Stem cells show promise for treating Huntington's disease

harminka — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:51:06 -0500

Paying close attention to how a canary learns a new song has helped scientists open a new avenue of research against Huntington’s disease – a fatal disorder for which there is currently no cure or even a treatment to slow the disease.

New hope for Huntington's sufferers

harminka — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:01:16 -0500

A major breakthrough in the understanding and potential treatment of Huntington's disease has been made by scientists at the University of Leeds .

New drug target for Huntington's disease

harminka — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:12:41 -0500

McMaster University researchers have first insight into how Huntington's disease (HD) is triggered. The research will be published online in the British Journal, Human Molecular Genetics, on Monday, August 20.

Scientists encourage cells to make meal of Huntington's disease

harminka — Mon, 07 May 2007 13:27:08 -0500

Scientists have developed a novel strategy for tackling neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease: encouraging an individual's own cells to "eat" the malformed proteins that lead to the disease.