THE odd midlife memory lapse is a very normal part of the ageing process. A new US study has found there’s one distinct peak ...

The amyloid-β precursor protein (APP) helps to form links between the brain’s neurons. It has been highly studied because its ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have made a breakthrough in identifying a way for Alzheimer's disease to be treated ...

Researchers have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to protein buildup, a key factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, an incurable, ...

Researchers have identified memory-related brain cells that are highly vulnerable to tau protein accumulation, a key factor ...

Scientists have developed a powerful new tool to map different types of cells throughout the brain. Using this technique, ...

Breathing polluted air, whether from city smog or wildfire smoke, is known to harm the lungs and heart. Now, new research sheds light on how these airborne toxins negatively impact the brain, ...

Discover why memory loss happens, its impact on health, and how lifestyle habits affect cognitive decline. Learn ways to ...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more women than men. Recognizing the early symptoms—such as memory loss and mood swings —can lead ...

Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington and the University of California–San Francisco have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to ...

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing ...