Curious Minds

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," sheds light on the surprising capabilities of the childhood brain.

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," investigates whether adolescents are better at multitasking than adults.

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could lead to Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's disease.

Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true "cure" for depression.

Neurologist Dr. Rudy Tanzi examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, expresses his views on how Alzheimer's disease can be eliminated in future generations.

The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how the disease can lead to death as well as how long one can live with it.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on caregivers.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.

Examining whether the onset of Alzheimer's disease is inevitable as a person ages.

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why everyone should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in life.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, outlines current understanding of the human brain.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the pathology that will eventually lead to the disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how a cure for the disease might be right around the corner.