Diseases of the nervous system refer to disorders that affect any part of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord or cranial nerves) or peripheral nervous system. Structural studies support the ...

Changes within the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, can be a key reason for pain in people with diabetes, and future treatments could focus on restoring the brain's pain ...

It is easier to organize the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems by pairing 'which one is active' with 'what ...

Injured axons instruct Schwann cells to build specialized actin spheres to break down and remove axon fragments, thereby starting the regeneration process. Damaged peripheral nerves can regenerate ...

Learning how cells in the brain regulate their response to injury and disease is informing the understanding of neurological disorders and uncovering new paths for treatment. Findings from a new study ...

Our bodies are composed of many different types of cells that work together to build and maintain normal physiological functions. In the central nervous system, for example, neurons transmit ...

Central vertigo is a less common type of vertigo often associated with stroke, brain tumors, or other central nervous system conditions. A prompt diagnosis is important so you can get the right ...

When the nervous system detects pain or a potential threat in the pelvis, pelvic floor muscles may tighten. Initially, this ...

A subset of neurons in the central nervous system of the male fruit fly. This wiring diagram will help researchers better understand how the brain enables complex actions, from sensory perception to ...

If you've ever felt frazzled, foggy, or just plain wired after a stressful day, you already know your nervous system is ...

Wiring diagram of an adult male fruit fly's central nervous system Philip Hubbard / HHMI Janelia Research Campus Researchers have mapped an adult male fruit fly’s brain and nerve cord—the equivalent ...