A hearing on Wednesday was one of several signs that Congress was serious about trying to address the cries of…
Abnormal Levels of a Protein Linked to C.T.E. Found in N.F.L Players’ Brains, Study Shows
The research is the first step toward developing a diagnostic test that could identify brain-related injuries in living players.
Biochemical switches identified that could be triggered to treat muscle, brain disorders
Scientists have found that the enzymes ULK1 and ULK2 play a key role in breaking down cell structures called stress…
Research reveals how the most common ALS mutation dooms cells
Scientists have cracked the mystery surrounding the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease.…
Releasing an immune system brake could help patients with rare but fatal brain infection
The anti-cancer drug pembrolizumab has shown promise in slowing or stopping the progression of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a typically…
Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players
Using an experimental positron emission tomography (PET) scan, researchers have found elevated amounts of abnormal tau protein in brain regions…
New imaging reveals previously unseen vulnerabilities of HIV
Imagine that HIV is a sealed tin can: if you opened it, what would you find inside? For the first…
Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women
Lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke, with an ideal value below 100 milligrams…
Protein pileup affects social behaviors through altered brain signaling
Scientists have discovered that when a normal cellular cleanup process is disrupted, mice start behaving in ways that resemble human…
Active lifestyles may help nerves to heal after spinal injuries
Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injury.