Posted on Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Blocking a toxic fragment: new mouse study highlights the importance of HTT1a in Huntington’s disease

⏱️ 9 min read |New research in a HD mouse model points to a key culprit: a small fragment called HTT1a. Lowering HTT1a levels successfully delayed disease signs in mice that model HD, perhaps shaping the next generation of HTT-lowering therapies.

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Posted on Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:46:58 +0000

Between Care, Genes, and Systems: Navigating Huntington’s Disease as a Caregiver

A small study based in Ireland asked a simple question: what does caring for someone with Huntington’s disease feel like? The answers point to isolation, stigma, and major gaps in healthcare support for many of the respondents.

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Posted on Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Your Wrist on Watch: Could a Smartwatch Reveal Huntington’s Disease Symptoms?

⏱️ 7 min read | A wrist sensor tracked arm movements in people with HD for a week and could see who had HD and who didn’t. This kind of technology could change how we measure drug effects in trials.

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