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Announcing the 2024 HDBuzz Prize for Young Science Writers!

The 2024 #HDBuzz Prize for Young #Science Writers opened this summer. We’ll bring you #HuntingtonsDisease #research articles from the winners through the next few months, sharing fresh voices on HDBuzz. (Trophy not included.)

Dr Sarah Hernandez | October 23, 2024

Interruptions are encouraged

A CRISPR-based approach called “base editing” is being explored to develop a new potential treatment for Huntington's disease. Editing a single letter in the genetic code with base editing may be the key for delaying HD symptoms, maybe by a decade.

Dr Chris Kay | October 14, 2024

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Dr Sarah Hernandez | October 07, 2024

14 changes for a healthier brain

In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntington’s disease.

Dr Sarah Hernandez | September 30, 2024

Hope vs. hype: seeking truth in recent Prilenia headlines

Although pridopidine has suffered four negative trials for HD, the message from Prilenia continues to be positive. What is hope and what is hype in this sixteen-year quest for regulatory approval?