Some say you're only as old as you feel. Others say you're as young as you think. But how old is your brain really?

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the ...

Microplastics have been found in the human brain ... is responsible for the normal functioning of nerve cells. It can lead to cell death, immune responses and tissue damage.

The cause: Scientists don’t know why, exactly, Covid can throw off normal gut function ... the virus disrupts the blood-brain barrier, which protects brain tissue and is vital for cognitive ...

The research reveals that human brains contain approximately a spoonful of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), with levels three to five times higher in individuals with documented dementia ...

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People who carry excess fat around the stomach are prone to obesity-related health issues and a new a study suggests that having a so-called pot belly may also be a sign of brain aging.

Analysis of human brain tissue revealed differences in how immune cells behave ... Microglia are immune cells that help keep our brains healthy by clearing waste and preserving normal brain function.

A protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease progression has been linked to normal brain ageing ... killifish that don’t have the appa gene. Brain tissue studies showed that this slowed cell ...

Even at advanced ages, they maintain a healthier appearance, avoiding the typical signs of aging, such as loss of hair and graying that appear in normal elderly mice. Their brown adipose tissue ...