Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease.

To give yourself the best chance of avoiding dementia, there are certain brain games that help and many that don't. The ones ...

Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines.

Non-neuronal brain cells called tanycytes illuminated and color coded according to their depth in the hypothalamus brain of a mouse. They are one of the cell types in the mouse brain that show a large ...

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory. Results of the study, published in the journal Science ...

Aging and neurodegeneration are both known to disrupt the production of functional proteins in cells—a process called "proteostasis," or protein homeostasis. Brain cells in particular fall prey to ...

New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, and resilient as you age.

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory. Results of the study, published in the journal Science ...

Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, yet women are more at risk of Alzheimer's than men.

A study has found targeting a protein called endocan and its related signaling pathway could be a promising new approach for treating glioblastoma, an aggressive and lethal type of brain cancer. A ...

Diet plays a crucial role in brain structure, function, and our overall brain health. From physically becoming our brain cells to altering neurotransmitters, brain immunity, metabolism, and ...