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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by the buildup in the brain of amyloid plaques containing the amyloid β (Aβ) peptide. Currently, the disease can only be diagnosed with certainty upon detailed postmortem examination of the brain.. . . Read More

The human gut is home to an abundant and diverse community of microbes—each of us carries roughly 100 trillion, representing more than 1,000 different species. The composition of one’s gut microbiota is individually specific, dynamic, and influenced by genetics, diet, age,. . . Read More

Suicide is a major public health concern and the second-leading cause of death among young adults in the U.S. Predicting who is at risk for suicide has been difficult, but new research suggests that suicidal individuals could be identified by signatures of brain activity. In a. . . Read More

Transmission of the Zika virus throughout South and Central America has become a rising global public health threat. Spread mainly through infected mosquitoes, this virus poses substantial health risks because it can be passed from a pregnant women to her fetus, potentially. . . Read More

Far from science fiction, brain-machine interfaces present a glimpse of the future of technologies powered by thought. Devices that convert brain activity from algorithm to action are giving those who are unable to speak or use their limbs independence once again. In my latest. . . Read More