At Risk for Huntington's Disease

HD is a genetically caused brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bodily movements and robs people's ability to walk, talk, eat, and think. The final result is a slow, ugly death. Children of parents with HD have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the disease. There is no cure or treatment.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Reinforcing the global fight against Huntington’s disease: a visit to Brazil and a reminder of our common struggles

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The global cooperation necessary to defeat Huntington’s disease requires the bridging of cultural divides. It entails recognition of each c...
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Friday, July 24, 2015

Isis Pharmaceuticals launches historic clinical trial to silence Huntington’s disease gene

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Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , based in Carlsbad, CA, has launched its long-awaited clinical trial to test a drug designed to attack Huntingt...
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Unraveling the mysteries of the mitochondria in Huntington’s disease – and getting fast, clear, and useful results from research studies

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In the collaborative quest for Huntington’s disease treatments, deepening affected families’ understanding of the key scientific challenges...
Friday, May 29, 2015

Overcoming the Fear of the Lion: A Courageous Film About Genetic Testing and Huntington's Disease

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A new documentary, The Lion’s Mouth Opens , poignantly captures the precarious journey into genetic self-knowledge by Marianna Palka, a 33-...
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The search for Huntington's disease treatments is indeed ‘rocket science’ – and we can all help build the rocket

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For people facing Huntington’s disease and other devastating, untreatable conditions, the powerful wish for a cure can conjure up the image...
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