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Study Indicates Promise in Huntington's Treatment
June 18, 2012 — A new study shows that the compound Coenzyme Q10 reduces oxidative damage, a key finding that hints at its potential to slow the progression of Huntington disease. The discovery also points to a new ... > full story -
Neuron Function Restored in Brains Damaged by Huntington's Disease
May 29, 2012 — Researchers have restored neuron function to parts of the brain damaged by Huntington's disease (HD) by successfully transplanting HD-induced pluripotent stem cells into animal ... > full story -
Tracking Proteins Behaving Badly Provides Insights for Treatments of Brain Diseases
March 19, 2012 — Scientists have developed a novel technique that tracks diseased proteins behaving badly by forming clusters in brain diseases such as Huntington's and ... > full story -
In What Ways Does Lead Damage the Brain? It Derails the Brain's Center for Learning
February 29, 2012 — Exposure to lead wreaks havoc in the brain, with consequences that include lower IQ and reduced potential for learning. But the precise mechanism by which lead alters nerve cells in the brain has ... > full story -
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Huntington Disease Breakthrough: New Potential Therapy That Restores Motor Function Being Planned for Clinical Trial
February 13, 2012 — Medical researchers have discovered a promising new therapy for Huntington disease that restores lost motor skills and may delay or stop the progression of the disease based on lab model tests, says ... > full story -
Investigators Achieve Important Step Toward Treating Huntington's Disease
January 19, 2012 — Researchers have developed a technique for using stem cells to deliver therapy that specifically targets the genetic abnormality found in Huntington's disease, a hereditary brain disorder that causes ... > full story -
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Regulatory Enzyme Overexpression May Protect Against Neurodegeneration in Huntington's Disease
December 18, 2011 — Treatment that increases brain levels of an important regulatory enzyme may slow the loss of brain cells that characterizes Huntington's disease (HD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. A team ... > full story -
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Melatonin Delays Onset, Reduces Deaths in Mouse Model of Huntington’s Disease
October 11, 2011 — Melatonin, best known for its role in sleep regulation, delayed the onset of symptoms and reduced mortality in a mouse model of Huntington's disease, say researchers. Their findings show for the ... > full story -
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Drug Development in the Blink of an Eye
August 8, 2011 — The development of drugs for brain-related conditions is not an efficient process. A key reason for this is a lack of preclinical tests that accurately predict drug efficacy and detect unwanted side ... > full story -
Cellular Stress Can Induce Yeast to Promote Prion Formation
July 22, 2011 — Biochemists have identified a yeast protein called Lsb2 that can promote spontaneous prion formation. Prions can cause neurodegenerative disorders, such as mad cow/Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, in humans ... > full story
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