Scientists create landmark cellular atlas of one of the brain’s most important regions
On Nov. 12, 2026, in a massive, collaborative effort, dozens of labs and hundreds of scientists working together…
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Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression
On Sept. 24, 2025, a global clinical trial for a new Huntington’s disease treatment has posted positive results,…
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The Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research opened
On Oct. 29, 2010, The Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research…
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The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health opened its doors
On May 21, 2010, The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, also known as the Cleveland Clinic Lou…
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Nancy Wexler, PhD, received the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science for her discovery of the gene for Huntington’s Disease
In 2007, Nancy Wexler, PhD, received the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science for her discovery of the…
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Texas Biomed geneticists announced discovery that a particular gene, VNN1, plays a major role in the regulation of HDL cholesterol levels
In 2007, Texas Biomed geneticists announced their discovery that a particular gene, VNN1, plays a major role in…
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The Orphan Drug Act was passed by the U.S. Congress
On Jan. 3, 1983, the Orphan Drug Act was passed by the U.S. Congress with the leadership of…
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Huntington’s disease genetic marker discovered
In 1983, a team of researchers, led by Dr. James Gusella from Harvard Medical School, announced they had…
