The human body is an assemblage of systems that have a surprising degree of autonomy, and are all busy managing various aspects of our mental and physical lives. Nonetheless, they do communicate with ...

After treatment, the mice’s memories were essentially shunted back into a younger state. The researchers found that reprogrammed engrams displayed molecular behavior of more youthful cells. Using a ...

Understanding how our brains work is far from simple - yet grasping how our gray matter functions can be vital to maximizing life's potential. There's an abundance of conflicting guidance available ...

A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

University of Pittsburgh provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, ...