Cleo Abram on Instagram: "Huntington’s disease successfully treated for the first time ever. In this trial, scientists inserted a virus containing new DNA into the brain that helps neurons destroy dangerous proteins. Their data showed the treatment slowed the progression of the disease down by 75% - and this is just the start! For more optimistic science and tech stories, follow along. #science #geneediting #huntingtons #tech #medicine"

Dr Michael MBChB FRACGP MSc on Instagram: "Huntington’s disease is one of the cruellest genetic conditions- a single faulty gene that gives every child a 1 in 2 chance of inheriting it. It causes involuntary movements, memory loss, and usually death within 15–20 years after symptoms begin. For decades, there was no cure. But now, breakthrough gene therapy trials show we can finally switch off the faulty gene and slow progression by up to 75%. This isn’t just a treatment, it’s the first real hope