A new set of genes that contribute to Parkinson’s disease risk has been identified.

Our immune systems weaken as we get older, making fewer cells that fight infection and help us recover from illness and injury. Scientists aren't completely sure why. They may have a better idea now, ...

Researchers from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) have described a new mechanism ...

A research team has identified a previously unknown enzyme, SIRT2, that plays a key role in memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study provides critical insights into how ...

Our immune systems weaken as we get older, making fewer cells that fight infection and help us recover from illness and injury. Scientists aren't completely sure why. They may have a better idea now, ...

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles in cells that act as recycling centers—breaking down waste materials, damaged ...

First Insights Into How Excitatory and Inhibitory Brain Signals Change as People Age Using Wearable Scanner Apr. 7, 2025 — A study has shown how aspects of brain function change with age ...

In the fight against diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, scientists have long struggled to predict how certain proteins misfold. These misfolded proteins, known as amyloids, clump together in ...

Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach. It allows your body to use glucose for energy. Glucose is a type of sugar found in many carbohydrates. The body ...