UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury.

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Lab-grown brain cells improved stroke recovery in mice by repairing circuits and reducing damage. Human trials could follow within 5–7 years.

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In the search for answers about Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are taking a close look at the immune system of the brain. A ...

A new study has found that repeated head impacts from contact sports can lead to lasting and measurable changes in the brains ...

This article explores how stem cell therapies and organoid models are advancing Alzheimer’s research. It highlights progress ...

Losing your sense of direction is one of the earliest and most distressing signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease. Now, a new ...

Research on rare post-mortem brain tissue shows changes in gene activity, offering new insight into the biological basis of depression. Researchers from McGill University and the Douglas Institute hav ...

You don’t have to live by the sea to reap its benefits. Here’s why the Mediterranean diet helps keep your brain sharp as you ...

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