Major cause of dementia discovered, could also lead to Huntington's Disease
Dementia results in a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning, causing loss of memory and cognitive impairments affecting the ability to learn.
Dec 12, 2017, 17:02 PM ISTResearchers develop new blood test to predict onset of Huntington's disease
The test may help identify new treatments for the genetic brain disorder, which is fatal and currently incurable.
Jun 08, 2017, 23:29 PM ISTDysfunction in brain structure can lead to Huntington's disease: Study
A new study has identified a link between Huntington's disease and dysfunction in a section of brain structures that are critical for movement and impulse control.
Dec 26, 2016, 16:10 PM ISTSingle injection curbs activity of Huntington's disease gene
A single injection of a new treatment has been found to reduce the activity of the gene responsible for Huntington's disease for six months in a trial in an animal model.
Sep 10, 2016, 20:23 PM IST