CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Aging does not affect every part of the brain in the same way. While systems responsible for working memory,...

A new study published in Nature Communications is drawing attention to a question at the intersection of diabetes, heart rhythm...

Parkinson’s disease has long been described as a disorder of dopamine-producing neurons, but a new comparative study suggests that its...

A new study is drawing attention to a potentially important biological link between brain development, cholesterol-derived signaling molecules and autism-related...

Schizophrenia has long challenged scientists because its most disabling symptoms do not arise from a single damaged brain region. Instead,...

Deep brain stimulation may offer a new way to restore speech and swallowing after traumatic brain injury, according to a...

A blood test developed from technology pioneered at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has received clearance from...

A missed target, a failed exam or an unexpectedly bad result can trigger a crucial question: was the outcome caused...

For teenagers and young adults living with spinal cord injuries, the transition from school to adult life can involve far...

A new study published in Nature Communications reports a nanotherapy designed to protect the brain after cardiac arrest and successful...