All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.

The pig’s heart was graying rapidly, so McCully decided to try it. He loaded a syringe with the extracted mitochondria and ...

It’s as if sudden cardiac arrest is met with a resigned shrug: If it’s nearly impossible to predict and even harder to treat, ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Ukpong Eyo, PhD (from left); William Mills III, PhD; and graduate ...

Blood tests could pave the way for distinguishing between Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and some dementias, aiding early treatment for brain diseases.

Blood–brain barrier articles from across Nature Portfolio The blood–brain barrier acts as a strict control point for what can enter the brain, and is created by tight junctions between ...

These meal delivery services will help you take the guesswork out of planning healthy, balanced meals so you can meet your ...