Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

Your brain’s natural rinse cycle flows while you sleep. A new study suggests certain medications interfere with that ...

New drugs for early Alzheimer’s disease may allow people to live without help for up to 39 additional months, a new study estimates. But experts urge caution.

In a new study published in Science, a Belgian research team explores how genetic switches controlling gene activity define ...

New research finds rising microplastic levels in human brains, raising health concerns and potential links to dementia.

Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However ... behaviour and ability to do daily tasks a full physical exam at least one brain scan (often with more specialist scans) ...

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including ...

A new study has revealed that the number of microplastics found in the human brain has increased by 50% since 2016 - and that ...

Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s,” Charles Piller looks how the amyloid hypothesis took over ...

A study confirms the positive effects of exercise on insulin signaling proteins in the brain. A study led by researchers ...

The olfactory nerves run from the inside of the nose, through the skull, and then directly into part of the brain called the ...

The Brain Tour, inside dementia is an app designed for iOS and Android phones, that uses augmented reality to transport users inside the brain. Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or ...