The human brain is an extremely active organ, requiring a constant supply of fuel. For a long time, sugar was considered its only energy source. Yet, a recent observation contradicts this established ...

A new study shows that disrupted brain lipids play a central role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that microglia control key lipid changes linked to amyloid buildup, inflammation and neuron ...

Bengaluru: Researchers at National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, have identified how abnormal levels of specific lipids in the brain lead to neurological defects in patients with ...

The findings, demonstrated in mouse models and isolated human brain tissue, could expand treatment options for neurological and psychiatric diseases. (Nanowerk News) Scientists at the Icahn School of ...

How do fats and enzymes in the brain contribute to multiple sclerosis? In his PhD research, Daan van der Vliet combined ...