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Research·October 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM EDT·2 sources

STAT+: Alnylam says Huntington’s drug shows promise in early study

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What happened

  • Alnylam said its RNA drug for Huntington’s disease showed promising early-study results.
  • The drug’s ability to slow Huntington’s progression remains unproven, and Alnylam plans a larger study.
  • Roche’s recent study showed that promising biomarker data did not translate into clinical benefits.

Why it matters

The results highlight both the potential and clinical-development risk in Huntington’s disease drug development, an area closely watched by healthcare investors and biotech professionals.

What to watch. Alnylam’s planned larger study of the Huntington’s disease drug.

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Timeline

  1. First reported by STATOct 23
    STAT+: Alnylam says Huntington’s drug shows promise in early study
  2. Endpoints News reportsOct 23
    Alnylam plans bigger study of RNA drug for Huntington’s disease

Who is involved

STAT+: Alnylam says Huntington’s drug shows promise in early …Alnylam PharmaceuticalsALNYRoche
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Sources (2)

  1. STATOct 23
    STAT+: Alnylam says Huntington’s drug shows promise in early study
  2. Endpoints NewsOct 23
    Alnylam plans bigger study of RNA drug for Huntington’s disease
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