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 ...

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

A University of Alberta research team has discovered a new function for brain molecules known as gangliosides, offering potential new targets for the treatment of Huntington's and other genetic ...

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 ...