Penn study suggests that targeting amyloid fibrils could prevent sexual transmission

Penn researchers uncover role of N-acetylaspartate, a molecule that controls amyloid build-up

Researchers have identified unexpected new key players in the development of an early onset form of Parkinson's disease called Parkinsonism

New technology could speed hospital work and enhance health care

A lack of knowledge about cellular pathways critical to the development of dementia has stood in the way of significant clinical advance

In men with prostate cancer, some tumor cells exit the prostate gland and circulate in the blood

Previous studies investigating the effects of alcohol consumption on Alzheimer’s disease have been controversial

Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and enables our teeth to function for a large part of our lifetime despite biting forces, exposure to acidic foods, and extreme temperatures

NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded research proves to be a key first step to improving deep brain stimulation

A team of chemists announced that they have developed a "quick and robust" blood test that can detect liver damage before symptoms appear

In response to the 2014 outbreak, International Medical Corps ran five Ebola treatment units in Sierra Leone and Liberia

The study found a link between children's weight status in the first two years of life and their school-age performance on cognitive tests