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Postpartum mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, affect 15-20% of people and are a serious public health concern.

TDP-43 is an essential DNA/RNA binding protein at the epicenter of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Stroke is a common and disabling brain disorder which may have long-lasting effects.

Because of low fitness and heart problems, people with stroke are at very high risk of a second stroke or heart attack within 10 years.

The first question people ask after suffering a stroke is: “Why?”

The extraordinary size and folded shape of the human brain makes us the smartest animal on earth

Lauren Forgrave is studying the value of core Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in assisting with medical decision making and early and accurate diagnosis for frontotemporal dementia.

Mina Mirjalili is conducting research on deficits in working memory capacity which has been shown to be common in mild cognitive impairment.

One in four strokes are caused by a condition called cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). There are no approved treatments for CSVD.

Ischemic stroke occurs when a person suffers a sudden blockage of an artery in their brain.