A recent study highlights the role of interneurons in the brain, functioning as traffic controllers that regulate other brain cells. This research, which used advanced imaging and cell activation ...

New theories suggest Alzheimer's may involve autoimmunity, with beta-amyloid linked to immune response misfires.

Research highlights the role of brain systems in habits, showing how automatic responses and goal-directed control influence ...

"The blood-brain barrier is an essential defense mechanism, but it also presents a significant challenge for delivering drugs ...

Studies have revealed that obesity and eating disorders disrupt the brain's normal response to food entering the stomach and ...

Elon Musk’s brain implant company is launching a new study to test whether its wireless device can control a robotic arm.

In this piece, we explore the intersection between the neuronal and immune systems and how they communicate during infection.

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an innovative approach—demonstrated in mouse models ...

The brain has a waste-disposal system that clears away junk proteins that contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds. Advanced imaging scans have revealed a ...

Researchers have developed a breakthrough system to deliver large therapeutic molecules into the brain, overcoming the challenges of the blood-brain barrier.

The study of the gut-brain axis serves as a pivotal bridge between gastroenterology and neurology, revealing a complex network of communication that impacts both health and disease. This axis links ...

Researchers have uncovered a link between the immune gene regulator STAT1 and hyperactive behaviors in mice, offering new ...