When a Short Fuse Becomes a Storm: Understanding Irritability in Huntington’s Disease
We all have days when we feel irritable, like when you’re stuck in traffic, or someone cuts in line at the grocery store. But for people living with Huntington’s disease (HD), irritability isn’t just a passing mood. It can feel like a thunderstorm that arrives suddenly, often without warning, and affects not only the person […]
Inside the Brain’s Theme Park: How Huntington’s Disease Disrupts the Emotion Coaster
Welcome to Brainland, the bustling, 24/7 theme park in your head. There’s Memory Maze, Logic Log Flume, and of course, the Emotion Coaster, where your brain races through tracks themed around happiness, sadness, and anger. However, for some people who carry the gene for Huntington’s disease (HD), some of these rides start acting up long […]
One Disease, Many Paths: How Brain Wiring Shapes Huntington’s Symptoms
Huntington’s disease (HD) is caused by a single genetic mutation, yet people with HD can experience vastly different symptoms – from movement issues to emotional struggles. A new study dives into brain connectivity to explore why that might be. Using MRI scans and thinking, movement, and behavioral tests, researchers identified two major clinical patterns and […]
Full Steam Ahead: uniQure’s On Track With Hope for Accelerated Approval of Huntington’s Disease Drug
We received an update on June 2, 2025 from uniQure about their recent discussions with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the development of AMT-130 – a treatment they’re testing for Huntington’s disease (HD). uniQure announced that they remain aligned with the FDA and have received guidance on next steps, including plans for […]
The 2025 HDBuzz Prize for Young Science Writers Is Open!
We’re pleased to announce the 2025 HDBuzz Prize! This year, the HDBuzz Prize is brought to you by the Hereditary Disease Foundation (HDF), who are sponsoring this year’s competition. Training the next generation of passionate Huntington’s disease (HD) researchers is directly in line with the HDF’s mission. The HDF understands the importance of having future […]
May 2025: This Month in Huntington’s Disease Research
May was a month packed with exciting research, and we’ve got the highlights ready for you – no lab coat required! From genetic mysteries to vision changes and dental awareness, researchers uncovered some fascinating stuff about Huntington’s disease (HD) this month. And we heard an exciting clinical trial update from PTC Therapeutics. Buckle up for […]
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