Paris Brain Institute

With nearly 860 000 people suffering from Alzheimer type dementia in France, this disease is now a central focus. It is characterised by slow neuron degeneration beginning at the level of a specific area and then extending to the rest of the brain.

Every day, scientific research makes it possible to learn a little more about the brain, the seat of cognition, memory and emotions. From the anatomy of the brain to current knowledge about consciousness and various neurological diseases, discover our dossier on the brain.

Parkinson's disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and the first cause of parkinsonian syndrome.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the 2nd leading cause of acquired disability in young adults, after trauma. It currently affects 120,000 people in France, with 3,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The disease is a major public health issue, as it affects

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or ‘Charcot's Disease’ is a progressive and fatal neuromuscular pathology characterised by the progressive death of motor neurons, the neurons that control walking, speech, swallowing and breathing, among other

A tumour is formed by cells that multiply uncontrollably, hijacking surrounding cells and, to varying degrees, disrupting brain function. A brain tumour can develop in any area of the brain.

The name ‘epilepsy’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘struck by surprise’, reflecting the sudden and unpredictable onset of seizures.

In France, 600,000 people are affected by this chronic neurological disease, which can manifest itself in different

A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is a pathology that occurs very suddenly and causes motor deficits (movement of the limbs), loss of feeling or language problems.

Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder with two main symptoms: persistent deficits in communication and social interaction in a variety of contexts, and restricted and repetitive behaviour, interests and activities.

Mental health, an essential component of health, is a state of well-being, an ability of the mind to function normally and respond appropriately to environmental stimuli. Mental disorders occur when this state of well-being is disrupted by specific

Tourette's syndrome (TS) was first described in the 19th century by the French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette. It is a neuropsychiatric disorder with a genetic component characterised by sudden, brief and intermittent movements (motor tics

Although the word 'bipolar' is increasingly used in the media these days, and is sometimes misused, there is a serious and debilitating pathology behind this term, which affects almost 3% of the population.