By examining genetic clues that linger in adult cells, scientists have now gained surprising insights into the developmental ...

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

The findings indicate that it may be possible to improve nerve cell health in ALS by modulating the activity of certain ...

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 ...

New system directs mitochondria to damaged cells and boosts their energy, paving the way for treatments for diseases.

A tickly itch, a painful scratch, or the feeling of a refreshing breeze—the skin is teaming with nerve endings that drive these sensations. Scientists are getting into the epidermis to explore how ...

Chronic nerve pain is a difficult and often frustrating condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is ...