Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators have defined a ...

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators have defined a new genetic disease marked by premature aging and deficits in brain function.

Researchers have defined a new genetic disease caused by a mutation in the IVNS1ABP gene. The condition marks a rare combination of premature physical aging and progressive neurological decline caused ...

How does mild hypoxia affect preterm babies? New research identifies a molecular mechanism that disrupts hippocampal communication without direct brain injury.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive memory loss and a significant decline in mental functions. Past studies have shown that people with AD exhibit a buildup ...

Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can significantly influence how your brain performs, no matter how old you are. And because changes in the brain can start ...

A longitudinal neuroimaging study comparing individuals with bipolar disorder and healthy participants found that bipolar ...

When brain development gets off to a bad start, the consequences are lifelong. One example is a condition called SCN2A haploinsufficiency, in which children are born with just one functioning copy of ...