Scientists have mapped a direct link between a common brain gas and the hyperactive cell growth often seen in autism. Protecting a specific protein from this gas normalized behavior in animal models ...

When myelin breaks down, white matter in the brain deteriorates, a change commonly seen with aging. At the same time, microglia, the brain’s primary immune cells, can shift from protective responders ...

Alzheimer's disease not only robs people of their memory but also affects mood, often causing anxiety and depression. Until now, scientists haven't fully understood how these symptoms are connected in ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

A wave of recent neuroscience research has identified specific molecular and cellular mechanisms through which alcohol disrupts signaling between brain cells, offering a sharper picture of how ...

Scientists have known for some time that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions differently. And they have a detailed understanding of how misfolded tau forms toxic tangles in the brain, impairing ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers tested whether low, clinically relevant doses of metformin lower blood glucose via inhibition of Ras-related protein 1 (Rap1) ...