If the brain is a computer designed by evolution, we can also ask about the evolutionary justification and neurological basis for the extraordinary learning abilities we see in very young children.

Fingers and toes become wrinkled after being in water for long periods, and now new research explains why. The transformed skin improves our grip on wet objects.Aside from answering why we get the wrinklies after bathing, swimming and hand-washing dishes,

Scientists have revealed the minutely detailed pain map of the hand that is contained within our brains, shedding light on how the brain makes us feel discomfort and potentially increasing our understanding of the processes involved in chronic pain. The m

Being physically active has numerous benefits. Now a study has looked closely at the effects of fitness in the midlife years for preventing debilitating chronic diseases later.