The Brief

LONDON - Researchers in London said they have successfully treated Huntington's Diease, a first in the medical world.

The gene responsible for Huntington’s disease was identified in 1993, yet until now, no effective therapies had been available to prevent or slow its progression.

Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera

What is Huntington's Disease?

Dig deeper:

Huntington's disease is a fatal, inherited disorder that causes nerve cells in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die, according to the National Institutes of Health .

Treatment for Huntington's Disease

Why you should care:

Researchers at University College London said they partnered with uniQure to conduct a gene therapy trial for those carrying the disease.

The study

See Full Page