A small cluster of cells deep in the mouse brainstem does not shout one message to the whole brain, as long assumed, but ...

Problems with how brain cells produce energy may develop before some of the protein changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to experiments in tiny worms. The findings raise questions ...

During the Obon festival, our ancestors are said to return riding on horses made of cucumbers.Yet, with the same breath, we chant prayers for them to "attain enlightenment," eat cake at Christmas, and ...

Alcohol Exposure Turns Brain Immune Cells Destructive Study Reveals Microglia Break Down Nerve Cell Scaffolding, Causing ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for ...

I feel numb because a nerve is being compressed.”“I feel unwell because my autonomic nervous system is out of ...

Significant memory loss is not an inevitable part of getting older. Here are research-backed ways to avoid dementia.

A three-layer bioprinted conduit containing living Schwann cells restored sciatic nerve function in rats over 16 weeks with ...

Nutrition plays a huge role in the health of your gut microbiome—so you can eat your way to a healthier gut.

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of organization in the brain by creating the first detailed 3D map of its lipids, ...

The immortal jellyfish is capable of winding back its lifecycle to become young again. Scientists are unlocking its cellular ...

Top prizes went for an icy window into the cosmos, a light switch for the brain and solving the mystery of mirror image ...