
Failed Alzheimer’s Trial Does Not Kill Leading Theory of Disease
The drug, and others based on the “amyloid hypothesis,” are still being tested in other, different trials
The drug, and others based on the “amyloid hypothesis,” are still being tested in other, different trials
Scientists are discovering how the brain navigates
What happens in your brain when you experience gratitude?
Research is unwinding the physiological basis of synesthesia, finding links to migraine, autism and other conditions that suggest a role for the immune system
The result could be a major setback for the strategy of attacking amyloid plaques
The drop suggests certain actions may reduce disease risk
There are tantalizing hints that women respond differently to concussion, perhaps due to hormonal cycles. What's needed now: more female brains to study
Stephen Christman, a professor of psychology at the University of Toledo, explains
Why can't I remember where I left my car keys? Let's explore how our memory works and discuss some tips on how to improve memory.
The ability to control very small groups of neurons could have big implications for brain science
More than two million healthy people played a game that could detect declining navigation skills, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s
Rodents learn to put their heads under a microscope as a daily routine, letting researchers peer into their brains while the animals are relaxed and happy
Experts call the technology a “significant achievement,” but critics say the risks may not be justified
Amir Kheradmand, an assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, answers
A leader of the recently announced effort describes its goal of helping the world’s aging population find desperately needed treatments for psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases...
Scientists uncover how non-neuronal cells induce synaptic plasticity in pain circuits, potentially across long distances
Erik Vance explains the science behind the mind’s mending powers in his new book, Suggestible You
Researchers identify a brain area activated by both tickling and play in happy rats
Stunning images from an annual competition reveal the beauty of a complex science
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