A small fragment of the huntingtin protein, called HTT1a, may play an important role in the development of Huntington’s disease, the findings of a mouse study suggest. According to the scientists, this protein fragment was seen to trigger the disease in the mice. When researchers blocked the production of…
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The women in my life — my wife, Jill, and our daughter, Alexus — are the kind who can do absolutely anything they set their minds to. Both would call themselves feminists, not just in words but in the way they live: taking on challenges, speaking their minds, and refusing to let…
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There is a type of grief that isn’t always discussed in the Huntington’s disease community, even though many of us live with it every day. It’s the grief of losing versions of yourself while still being very much alive. I have grieved the loss of some of my abilities.
An interaction between two proteins — one called Rhes and the other Slc4a7 — helps to build tiny tunnels between nerve cells that allow mutant huntingtin protein, the cause of Huntington’s disease, to move from one neuron to another and spread throughout the brain. Those are the findings of…
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.
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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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