Previous applications of TUS were limited, as they were imprecise and too weak to target areas deeper in the brain. Parkinson’s in particular damages neurons deep in a region of the midbrain called ...

Waves of synchronized, coordinated neuronal activity have been observed and studied in the brain for over a century. But for ...

A 'game-changing' study has found that low levels of lithium may be a hidden cause of Alzheimer's disease, offering the hope ...

One especially important area affected by shape changes is the entorhinal cortex. This is a small region deep in the brain ...

A surprising link between Alzheimer’s and cancer reveals that amyloid beta, a harmful protein in the brain, actually empowers ...

The study found meditation could reverse brain aging by almost six years, and possibly reduce risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.

In the wake of federal cuts to scientific research, New York has created a $10 million fund for brain research on SUNY ...

Scientists have discovered that mutations in the EPG5 gene—known for causing the rare childhood disorder Vici syndrome—also increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease and dementia later in life.

At least one-fifth of all people on the planet are carrying a gene variant that predisposes them to Alzheimer's. Known as ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that aging alters not just the size but the shape of the human brain, reshaping regions in ways linked to memory and reasoning decline.

Can you escape your genetic inheritance, and do lifestyle changes actually make a difference? Daniel Cossins set out to ...

Flu vaccine season is upon us, but did you know there could be a hidden additional cognitive benefit which comes with your ...