Scientists found that protein deposits in the retina create unique light patterns for different brain diseases in humans.

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism.

A team of Korean researchers has, for the first time, developed a technology capable of enabling early diagnosis of major neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia using only a small amount of saliva.

Family described Summer Mant as a "happy, adventurous, loving, cheeky, playful and very active child"

Leigh syndrome is a rare metabolic disorder that begins in childhood and causes severe neurological and muscular problems. The disease has long been considered untreatable. In a pilot study involving six patients, sildenafil appeared to slow or improve aspects of the condition.

Getting older is one of the biggest risks for these progressive diseases that degrade functions of the brain, the spine and the nervous system.

Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier permeability increases due to a Paigen diet. Evidence suggests the vagus nerve may serve as a partial route for this gut-to-brain microbial movement.