The Huntington’s disease community was encouraged to step up and get involved in observational studies to help scientists better…
Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Establishing exercise routines and getting support from care partners can help people with Huntington’s disease stay active and maintain…
Psychotherapy — talk therapy with a professional to help a person manage their emotional state and mental health — can…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted regenerative medicine advanced therapy (RMAT) status to AMT-130, an experimental…
For people with Huntington’s disease who are struggling to get a good night’s sleep, establishing good sleep hygiene —…
There’s a sore need to provide more psychological support to people living with Huntington’s disease and their families, not…
The outlook for the Huntington’s disease community has never been brighter, with better care options and promising new research…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized new dosage strengths of Austedo XR (deutetrabenazine) extended-release tablets for…
The 39th annual convention of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is launching this evening for “three days…
Small molecules developed by Design Therapeutics were able to reduce the activity of the disease-causing mutant gene in…