By analyzing brain activity in mice, they determined that a fat molecule called PIP2 acts as a brake on Piezo1. When brain ...

Researchers at Polytechnique Montréal have succeeded in mapping blood flow in the brain with unprecedented precision, which ...

Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure. The lateral parafacial region sits in ...

New nanomaterial passes the blood-brain barrier to reduce damaging inflammation after the most common form of stroke. When ...

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes -- the seat of memory -- according to a new study. The findings, seen in people with and without signs of ...

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation ...

A discovery the brain is driving high blood pressure offers hopes for new treatments. Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure. The lateral parafacial ...

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...

Strong leg muscles do not just keep you upright and mobile. They actively protect your brain, sharpen your thinking, and may ...