Disruption of lysosomal quality control — a system that keeps lysosomes, the cell’s waste-disposal units, working properly — may contribute to the development of Huntington’s disease, according to a study in cell and mouse models of the disease. Lysosomal quality control, or LQC, typically helps nerve cells repair or…
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The holidays have a way of magnifying everything: joy, grief, gratitude, exhaustion, hope, and the quiet ache of what we wish life still looked like. For most people, this time of year is about traditions, gatherings, and the excitement of closing one year and welcoming another. But for those of…
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) — a state agency created to advance novel treatments for serious medical conditions — has granted nearly $12 million in funding to support a first-in-human clinical trial that will test a stem cell therapy candidate for Huntington’s disease. The grant was…
Becoming educated and informed about Huntington’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Huntington’s disease journey.
There is no cure for Huntington’s disease yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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