After three years of study, the researchers found that alpha-synuclein, a protein closely linked to Parkinson’s disease, ...

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

Alzheimer's disease has long been thought to be irreversible, but new research using a mouse model offers hope.

Among the newly identified brain cell types were some in the neocortex and the striatum region, which controls movement and certain other functions. Scientists have reached a milestone in an ambitious ...

New evidence shows that precursors of myelin-producing cells — one of the few #brain cell types that continue to be produced ...

So, here are some ways to reduce your risk of dementia: “Research suggests that social isolation is linked to an increased ...

“By the time we examine an autopsied brain-tissue sample, a pathologist will have rinsed it with alcohol, removing lipids,” said Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, the D. H. Chen Professor II, a professor of ...

A Dartmouth study published in Nature Communications reveals that immune cells in the brain use a surprising two-step process ...

The nutrient plays a role in memory, focus, mental health and so much more. Here's how to get more of it.

Your brain is one of the most energy-hungry organs in your body, relying on a steady supply of nutrients to think, focus, and remember. Many of the foods that support overall health also help keep ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...