Scientists Are Finally Closing In on a Treatment For Huntington's Disease

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Huntington's disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition, and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patients live about 15-20 years . The global prevalence of HD is about five per 100,000 people. While it is not as prevalent as Alzheimer's disease, the disease starts much earlier

Scientists Are Finally Closing In on a Treatment For Huntington's Disease https://www.sciencealert.com - 15.01.2026 11:46

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Scientists Are Finally Closing In on a Treatment For Huntington's Disease https://www.sciencealert.com - 15.01.2026 11:46