Inside a lab in the picturesque Swiss town of Vevey, a scientist gives tiny clumps of human brain cells the nutrient-rich fluid they need to stay...

Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), likely contributing to the...

In an exciting scientific first, researchers at the Allen Institute successfully designed a new gene therapy that reversed symptoms related to...

Being overweight in middle age raises the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Excess fat triggers inflammation and harms brain cells. This can lead to memory...

Over time, lack of nourishment from poor blood circulation can damage cells, slow down healing, and even affect the heart and brain. Identifying the...

In a major scientific breakthrough, scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells linked to depression for the first time, offering a...

In a major scientific breakthrough, scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells linked to depression for the first time, offering a...

For many years, scientists believed that the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, relied only on sugar—specifically glucose—for energy. But a new...

A new study suggests the brain physically adapts to rely on alcohol to relieve stress and anxiety, creating a powerful feedback loop that makes...

In a breakthrough study, scientists have developed a novel Alzheimer’s treatment using nanoparticles that not only slows disease progression but...