A previously unrecognized system that drains waste from the brain at a rapid clip has been discovered by neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center and dubbed the glymphatic system.
A new study points to a newly discovered system in which the brain removed waste as a potential new tool to treat neurodegenerative disorders.
Important clues about the causes of MS could be found in gray matter, a new study suggests.
Newborns who suffer a brain hemorrhage at birth could be saved from developing hydrocephalus thanks to a new drug which prevents brain swelling, researchers discover.
A new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.
A new study reports a subset of patients, the HIV virus started to replicate in the brain within the first four months of infection.
MACKS, a common protein, could help to protect the brain from age related damage.
Beta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.
Researchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including a saliva test.
According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.
Researchers have identified a gene variant linked to psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment in people with bipolar disorder.
A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.