Neurology

A new study finds that a key protein implicated in Alzheimer’s may normally protect the brain from infection

Researchers studied 29 Division I football players who volunteered to wear special mouthguards

Growing evidence suggests a link

Probably not, but pathogens that damage brains may earn a special place in cosmic hell

The evidence for neurostimulation is decidedly mixed

Science is taking a more personalized approach to treating the disorder and to understanding its diverse causes

A breakdown product of the drug reduces signs of depression in mice without side effects 

Letters about Scientific American MIND’s Jan/Feb 2016 issue

Ronald Crystal, chair of the Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, replies

The disorder remains a medical mystery with no cure in sight, but some existing therapies produce lasting benefits, and more are on the horizon

Laura Glynn, a professor and chair of the department of psychology at Chapman University, explains