Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

Microglia are the brain's immune cells that clean out debris, such as damaged proteins and old cell parts, to keep the organ ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people suddenly start forgetting names, appointments, or why they walked into a room.

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...

A hidden protein buildup in brain blood vessels may quietly quadruple dementia risk—often without a stroke as warning.

By 2050, two million people will be living with dementia in the UK, experts have predicted following a surge in cases.

Many spine-bearing creatures, or vertebrates, have a curious bit of tissue deep in their brains called the pineal gland. It ...

New research challenges the century-old practice of mapping the brain based on how tissue looks under a microscope. By analyzing electrical signals from thousands of neurons in mice, scientists ...

A new study finds the hippocampus reorganizes memories to predict rewards. This discovery explains how the brain learns and why Alzheimer's affects decision-making.

What began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating ...

A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.