Neurology

Most autistic individuals want to and can make friends, though their relationships often have a distinctive quality

The protein, once seen as a secondary player, has taken a leading role in combating neurodegenerative illnesses

Such children’s neural circuits do not transition properly from an active state to a resting one

Particular antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may lower chances of getting the disease

It may open the door to new treatments and explain why previous ones failed

A complex natural signaling system could help address impulse-control disorders

Promoting “healthspan” involves exercise and games

The disease may begin in the womb and require treatment early in life

Will the benefits of aducanumab be enough to justify FDA approval, given its small benefit and high price?

After a string of drug failures, researchers are looking beyond amyloid as a target

Growing evidence from mouse studies suggests that a healthy microbiome might improve poststroke outcomes

An ability to read and write, even with little or no schooling, could offer protection