Could Brain Waves Help Track Huntington’s Disease?

⏱️7 min read | A review of 23 studies found that EEG changes were linked to disease progression and clinical measures in HD. While more research is needed, EEG holds potential to become a simple, non-invasive biomarker for monitoring HD over time. Read more
Hot techniques in HD research

⏱️11 min read | Five HD scientists discuss the cutting-edge techniques driving their work. These technical innovations will provide biological insights and move us closer to treatments. Read more
Keeping an Eye on HD: Can Visual Thinking Skills Help Track Disease Progression?

⏱️8 min read | What if Huntington’s disease changes how we “see” the world before we even notice symptoms? New research suggests visual thinking skills may help track HD progression over time. Read more
August 2026: This month in Huntington’s disease research

August was another busy month for HD research! Learnings from past trials, new approaches to huntingtin lowering, the start of INSIGHTT and PRECISE-HD, three packed days at HD2026, and the HDBuzz Prize: we’ve got you covered. Read more
First participant dosed in the PRECISE-HD trial of pridopidine

The first participant has now been dosed in the Phase 3 PRECISE-HD trial of pridopidine for HD. The study will test whether the drug can slow disease progression in people most likely to benefit Read more
Taking A Short Cut: New Routes to Huntingtin-Lowering Therapies

⏱️5 min read | New research points to HTT1a, a toxic shortened form of huntingtin, as a key driver of disease and a promising therapeutic target in HD. Read more