Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even ...

Scientists discovered a brain network behind Parkinson's symptoms, leading to 2.5x better treatment results when targeted with precision therapy.

McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life. A new study found that variations in ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

In a new paper with implications for preventing Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, Keith Hengen, an associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St.

A long-standing goal of neuroscience is to understand how molecules and cellular structures on a microscale give rise to communication between brain regions at the macroscale. A study now identifies, ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system.

Emerging research shows a strong link between diabetes, insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease. Experts say glucose fluctuations may harm brain health.

During the panel discussion with behavioral health experts, Cavanagh, speaking in his role at Restore Brain, addressed one of ...