However, the complexity of defining death, especially in terms of brain activity ... are not just academic or philosophical—they have real-world implications of practical consequences.

Recent research led by the University of Washington has shed light on new potential workings of Alzheimer's disease, offering us a glimpse into the workings of the brain's immune system.

Bilateral brain swelling was more common in children than in adults who died after moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), an autopsy case series showed. At autopsy, macroscopic evidence ...

Lloyd's killer inflicted numerous blows and "chop" injuries to the back and side of his head, the autopsy indicates. He'd suffered a skull fracture. The wounds caused significant and fatal brain ...