An update on the first clinical trial evaluating a pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cell therapy for Huntington's disease was presented today at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting.

An update on the first clinical trial evaluating a pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cell therapy for Huntington's ...

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Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited brain condition that causes nerve cells in the brain to gradually break down and die, causing involuntary movements called chorea, dementia, and mood changes.

More than 90 percent of people with the genetic condition Huntington’s disease develop chorea — involuntary movements that can interfere with daily activities, communication, and independence. While ...

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Huntington’s disease is a brain condition caused by a gene mutation. It typically develops between 30 and 50 years of age and causes movement issues such as chorea (involuntary dance-like movements), ...