Can head trauma cause Alzheimer’s? Yes, by reactivating dormant brain viruses like HSV-1, triggering inflammation and ...

An AI foundation model capable of predicting gene activity across many different human cell types may expedite research for ...

The brain's waste-removal process is "like turning on the dishwasher," a neurologist says, but common sleep medications may ...

A new electrically active transplantable material that can help to regrow cells in the brain and spinal cord could redefine ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the ...

A new study offers insights into how the gene neuropilin2 contributes to the development of behavioral changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

UCSF scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell that helps young brains grow but is also capable of forming the cells ...

Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 ...

The study reveals a potential link between concussions and the activation of dormant viruses, which may lead to ...

Genetic differences that contribute to how long a person will live and their risk of Alzheimer's disease have been identified ...

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.

Researchers have identified a unique stem cell in the young brain capable of maturing into multiple cell types, potentially explaining the origins of autism and glioblastoma.