Huntington’s disease

Findings show high-dose thiamine and biotin treatments can restore normal processes

Results reveal possible new therapeutic targets for mental and neurological disorders

Renewal recognizes UCI's dedication to patient care and active engagement in research to develop new therapeutic approaches

Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center celebrates 10 years of innovation

UCI-led stem cell study points to new treatments for this fatal disorder

By identifying in spinal fluid how the characteristic mutant proteins of Huntington’s disease spread from cell to cell, UC Irvine scientists and colleagues have created a new method to quickly and accurately track the presence and proliferation of these neuron-damaging compounds – a discovery that may accelerate the development of new drugs to treat this incurable disease.

UCI staffer co-founds support group for Huntington’s disease research, care on campus