For decades, scientists believed Alzheimer’s was driven mainly by sticky protein plaques and tangles in the brain. Now Purdue ...

Stanford scientists found that aging disrupts the brain’s internal navigation system in mice, mirroring spatial memory ...

A new study concludes that the speed at which the human brain evolved may help explain why our species experiences autism.

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

French and Canadian scientists reactivate mitochondria energy in neurons and successfully restore memory in mice with ...

Healing from any injury involves a delicate balance between scarring and inflammation—two processes that can wreak havoc as well as make repairs.

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful ...

Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia may not just come from the brain — they’re also linked to ...