Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group provides measurable evidence that it can reshape how brain networks function.

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

Researchers have discovered a new way to increase a key brain protein damaged in Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects thousands of children worldwide. Early studies in mice and ...

A pair of new studies have provided fresh evidence in the long-running scientific debate—and the result could be ...

A newly discovered biological chain reaction explains how high levels of a common brain chemical can lead to cellular ...

When it comes to brain health, it’s less about avocado versus salmon and more about how they work together. Salmon delivers DHA and EPA, which provide structural support for brain cells. Avocados ...

Researchers reveal that lack of sleep damages the myelin sheath in the brain and slows the rate of neural signal transmission ...

Want a super brainy baby? Dr Sood explains how choline supports foetal brain development and the child's cognitive function.

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

Researchers engineer CAR-astrocytes to target and remove amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s, showing a 50% reduction in brain ...

Japan has approved the world’s first stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease, offering new hope for millions globally. The treatment uses induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to replace damaged ...

A new study reveals that astrocytes, once dismissed as mere support cells, play a central role in fear memory.