Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that ...

Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists discovered cells within the brain's hippocampus that store memories of specific ...

Teenagers should be considering their dementia risk, academics have said after a new study suggests that having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life.A child’s body mass index ...

MIT researchers propose a new model on how brain cells, such as place and grid cells, create a memory scaffold, advancing the ...

A German cryonics start-up is offering a chance at a second life for the cost of a sports car. Is cryogenics within reach, or ...

In its Year one report, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EdCom II) highlighted issues on the old and new K-12 curriculum, including its congestion and unclear competency support for ...

A new study suggests how HDL, or "good" cholesterol, plays a role in maintaining brain health and cognitive function. Here's ...

An international study has identified three psychological profiles associated with different patterns of cognitive and brain decline in aging. The study, which analyzed more than 1,000 middle-aged and ...

Autophagy, the process by which cells recycle damaged components, has long been associated with neuroprotection. However, the ...

Engineers create an efficient system to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, advancing climate solutions.

In April 2024, 12-year-old Frankie Knowles passed away after a six-year battle with astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. But ...