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It has long been thought that each copy of our DNA instructions - one inherited from mom and one from dad - is treated the same. A new study from...

Religious and spiritual experiences activate the brain reward circuits in much the same way as love, sex, gambling, drugs and music, report researchers at the University of Utah School of...

Most people could benefit from a few extra hours of sleep every night. But some people habitually sleep much less than the recommended amount, yet report feeling no ill effects...

Members of the public can touch a human brain or move a ball with their thoughts during Brain Awareness Day on Saturday, March 19 at the Leonardo museum. Brain Awareness...

Combat veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan experienced an average of 21 blasts from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the course of their military service. While the explosions...

The University of Utah’s Neuroscience Initiative has awarded seed grants to six collaborative projects aimed at deepening our understanding of the brain in disease and in health, and transforming this...

The award recognizes Clark for his leadership and dedication to improving the lives of all children.

Designation recognizes center’s excellence in the care of patients managing infertility

Learning a second language can boost your brainpower and possibly delay dementia.

Safdar Ansari, MD, addresses questions and misconceptions surrounding the term "brain dead."