Huntington’s Disease

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