The discovery from an unusual team of computer scientists and pathologists overturns longstanding dogma – and could point the way toward new therapies for neurodegenerative disease
Contrary to long-standing views, Knight Initiative-funded researchers found bone marrow-derived cells infiltrate the aging human brain, paving the way for brain-targeted cell therapies
Nike founder Philip H. Knight and his wife Penny have made a new $90 million gift to extend the work of the Knight Initiative For Brain Resilience at Stanford University’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Researchers who videotaped every moment in the lives of 81 African turquoise killfish gleaned intriguing insights into the aging process that may also apply to humans
Degradation-resistant proteins pass from neurons to glial cells in a process that may spread protein clumps around the brain, according to a study in mice.
Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.
The findings of two recent studies give hope that the disease could one day be reversed in humans—but experts warn that this complex disease will likely need multiple complementary treatments.
