Our gut is home to a micro-universe of tiny powerhouses, complete with their own genes and immune and metabolic profiles, ...

Researchers have unraveled how immune cells called microglia can transform and drive harmful processes like neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. The study also integrates drug databases with real ...

Silent cells deep in your spinal cord may hold a surprising key to healing after devastating injuries and brain disease. A ...

Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN ...

More than seven million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and two-thirds of them are women, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

Scientists are unraveling the role of senescent cells in a common form of epilepsy, and it could point to new treatments.

A 30% calorie reduction over decades slows brain aging in monkeys by preserving microglia and oligodendrocytes, new research ...

Trained immunity provides a unifying framework linking innate immune memory to both protective and maladaptive inflammation ...

A new injectable therapy rebuilds brain tissue after stroke, without surgery, and without leaving side effects behind.

Alzheimer’s may advance by breaking the brain’s internal clock—and resetting it could help fight the disease. Alzheimer’s disease often interferes with a person’s normal daily patterns. Early warning ...