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New research from UCLA Health shows that parents in multilingual households report better focus, communication and fewer repetitive behaviors in both autistic and non-autistic children.

Microglia can partially break down amyloid plaques by "spitting" a digestive enzyme at them, a new study has found.

UT Southwestern researchers discovered that small HDL particles are linked to greater gray matter volume and better cognitive function in middle-aged adults. The study highlights the role of HDL function, not just concentration, in brain health.

Cornell researchers discovered that pupil dynamics during non-REM sleep separate new and old memory consolidation in mice. Shrinking pupils mark new memory storage, while dilated pupils replay older memories.

A new study suggests that altered gut bacteria may cause the brain-boosting benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

University of Arizona researchers uncovered how levodopa-induced dyskinesia disrupts motor cortex function in Parkinson’s patients. Exploring ketamine as a treatment, they found it promotes neuroplasticity and restores control over movement.

Researchers from Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, tested whether people could understand standard pathology reports and whether a patient-centered report might improve patient understanding.

A study from the University of Pittsburgh reveals a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and HSV-1. The research shows tau protein may initially protect the brain from the virus but later contribute to damage.

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, suggests a new study.

A study comparing human, chimpanzee, and macaque brains reveals significant differences in gene expression, particularly in glial cells. This upregulation in humans supports greater neural plasticity and brain complexity.