A new study reveals that the amino acid arginine can significantly reduce toxic amyloid protein buildup and inflammation in animal models of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers discovered that boosting a protein called Sox9 helps the brain's astrocytes clear Alzheimer's plaques and preserve cognitive function in mice.
A new study suggests that EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, may hinder the brain's repair process after repeated mild traumatic brain injuries.
Harvard Medical School researchers found that the gut bacterium *Morganella morganii* can contribute to depression by producing an inflammation-triggering molecule when exposed to the environmental contaminant diethanolamine (DEA).
Researchers identified two types of brain cells, excitatory neurons and microglia, that show altered activity in people with depression, offering new biological insights.