Huntingtons Disease
New findings in Huntingtons Disease research
Animal studies show promise for new treatment
Scientists from the Weizmann Institute in Israel have published the results of an animal study that suggests a new treatment for Huntingtons disease may be effective in slowing the progression of the disease.
The treatment, which involves the use of a drug called tominersen, was found to reduce the levels of a protein that is toxic to nerve cells in the brain. This protein, called huntingtin, is responsible for the symptoms of Huntingtons disease.
The study was conducted in mice, but the results suggest that tominersen could be a promising treatment for humans with Huntingtons disease.
Other recent advances in Huntingtons Disease research
In addition to the new findings from the Weizmann Institute, there have been a number of other recent advances in Huntingtons Disease research.
One study, published in the journal Nature Genetics, found that a new genetic risk factor for Huntingtons disease has been identified.
Another study, published in the journal Neurology, found that a new blood test can be used to diagnose Huntingtons disease with 95% accuracy.
These advances in research are providing hope for people with Huntingtons disease and their families.
Conclusion
Huntingtons disease is a devastating disease, but there is hope for the future.
Thanks to the hard work of scientists, new treatments are being developed that could slow the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for people with Huntingtons disease.
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