Scientists have imaged the toxic clumps and fibres made by expanded huntingtin with cutting-edge microscopes, helping us to understand the exact way they can be assembled and how their structure could ...

In Huntington’s disease research, biomarkers are the secret weapon for spotting treatment effects. A new blood study uncovers two proteins, CAP1 and CAPZB, that, with additional work, could help track ...

Some childhood experiences stay with us, quietly shaping how we feel as adults. For those raised in families with Huntington’s disease, this new study helps make sense of those feelings, and reminds ...

Huntington’s disease doesn’t just damage the brain, it also breaks down muscles and fat, and disrupts nutrition early on. New work suggests there’s a hidden physical decline in early HD, so monitoring ...

We know that lifestyle factors – like exercise, sleep, and alcohol consumption – can have an impact on the onset of Huntington’s disease (HD). Another lifestyle factor that people frequently wonder ...

July’s HD research roundup: Brain scans, gene editing, glial cells, and even smartphones reveal new ways to track and treat Huntington’s. From sleep to cell power, science is zooming in and bringing ...

When the Brain’s Clock Breaks: Sleep Disruption and Circadian Chaos in Huntington’s Disease July 28, 2025 ...

Sleep is more than a nightly recharge, it is fundamental to brain health. A landmark 12-year study tracking people with the gene for Huntington’s disease (HD) suggests how specific sleep disturbances ...

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