Researchers identified a protein in mouse models that acts as a brake on myelin production, which could be a target for new ...

Whether we are writing an email, rushing for a bus, or humming a tune, every thought, feeling, and action relies on ...

A recent review published in Engineering explores the construction and potential applications of spinal cord and peripheral ...

The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle wasting and limb ...

Peripheral neuropathy can be a symptom of chronic Lyme disease, causing burning, tingling, and numbness in extremities ...

Exploring the relationship between cancer cells and nerve cells, which can signal tumors to grow, could unearth ways to slow disease.

A research team from the University of Cologne has shown how zebrafish can rebuild their nerve pathways and restore their ...

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest ...

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can manifest as tingling or numbness, particularly in the extremities, due to damage to the myelin ...

The fibers of the vagus nerve have many crucial roles. The vagus nerve helps regulate many physical functions including controlling heart rate and speech; it is related to the feeling of satiety after ...