University of California San Diego

Recent Alzheimer’s research has increasingly examined the relationship between the disease’s physical markers—amyloid plaques and tau tangles—and cognitive decline. While these changes are commonly associated with memory loss, studies show …

Recent Alzheimer’s research has challenged earlier assumptions about the relationship between brain pathology and cognitive decline. While amyloid plaques and tau tangles are hallmarks of the disease, a subset of …

The study led by the University of California in San Diego identified the specific brain circuit responsible for placebo-induced pain relief. Published on April 17, 2026, the research demonstrates that …