Approximately 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a figure that experts predict will double by 2060. While aging and...

As people grow older, the brain naturally starts to shrink, a process called brain atrophy. This gradual loss of brain cells can lead to memory...

Can a common parasite help treat Alzheimer's? Scientists say Toxoplasma gondii may open pathways to brain therapies for neurological diseases.

Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known...

New research has found that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Alzheimer's disease may share common molecular mechanisms. Professor Haitham Amal,...

New research has found that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Alzheimer's disease may share common molecular mechanisms. Professor Haitham Amal,...

In healthy brains, immune cells called microglia patrol for damage, clearing away debris and harmful proteins. But in the presence of the APOE4...

Economics, traditionally a field focused on mathematical models and rationality, experienced a major shift in the late 20th century with the...

A wide range of genes have been associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease. However, the precise ways in which these genes contribute to the...

Many of us rely on medicines to manage everyday issues like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. But new research reveals that some of these...