Microglia are very dynamic and constantly extending and retracting processes to explore and monitor the brain. In this image from the new University of Rochester study, white shows the microglial cell ...

Microglia are very dynamic and constantly extending and retracting processes to explore and monitor the brain. In this image from the new University of Rochester study, white shows the microglial cell ...

New research suggests that calming the brain's immune cells might prevent or lessen the damaging inflammation seen in Alzheimer's disease. The study points to the key role of the hormone and ...

Antidepressants can be life-changing, but finding the right one is often a personal journey. Different classes work in unique ways, targeting brain chemicals like serotonin, norepinephrine, and ...

For decades, we’ve heard that depression is related to imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But a growing body of research suggests ...

When we think of depression, we often hear about chemical imbalances in the brain involving molecules like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But there’s a growing body of research suggesting ...

Why do our ankles swell when they’re sprained or does our skin turn red — or inflamed — when it’s scraped? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

A good night’s sleep does more than just help you feel rested, it might literally clear your mind, according to the results of newly reported research by scientists at the University of Rochester and ...