Changes in microglia underlie depressive symptoms brought on by exposure to chronic stress, a new study reports.
Genetically preventing apoptosis during brain growth allows 'zombie' cells to develop into functioning neurons.
Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain how neurons falter during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
A new study reveals pericyte degeneration may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers detail new discoveries about the basic biology of dystonia.
Researchers explore the molecular mechanism that causes linker cell death in worms.
A new study in PNAS reports blocking the expression of MDA-9/Syntenin forces glioma stem cells to lose their ability to induce protective autophagy.
Astrocyte toxicity in ALS may be caused by an explicit loss on MHCI expression in motor neurons, a new study reveals.
Researchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.
According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.
According to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.