Gene delivery systems can target specific brain cells, a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for Parkinson's, ...

The brain is a unique place. It is shielded from much of the body by the blood-brain barrier, meaning it's protected from ...

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be ...

Understanding the neurological systems that produce the world inside your head can help you to harness its transformative ...

Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement—they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision.

Karla Flores was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. An misplaced MRI found a second, nearly inoperable, tumor on her spine.

A study of long-distance runners shows the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt—by burning its own fat. A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits.

U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin and Richard Blumenthal have reintroduced Ellie’s Law, a bipartisan effort aimed at increasing ...

A pioneering scientific breakthrough has made it possible to extract proteins from preserved soft tissues, including human ...