Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Split Between Two Worlds: The Psychological Challenges for People at Risk of Huntington’s Disease

⏱️ 7 min read | Living at risk for Huntington’s disease imposes a massive psychological burden. A small interview-style study of at risk 12 people dove into how these people cope day-to-day.

From: HDBuzz

Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Putting it in print: oral drug branaplam lowered huntingtin, but safety concerns halted development

⏱️10 min read | Results from the VIBRANT-HD trial are now published in a peer reviewed journal. This trial tested the oral drug, branaplam, which lowered HTT but had serious safety problems, ultimately halting the trial.

From: HDBuzz

Posted on Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A hitch in the stitch reveals why DNA sequence patterns matter in Huntington’s disease  

Two individuals with the same CAG repeat count can have vastly different HD journeys. A new study looking at individuals with 36-42 repeats shows that DNA sequence patterns play a major role in symptom onset and progression.

From: HDBuzz