A new study has found that the heart has its own small nervous system capable of processing signals, controlling heart rate ...

The brain is a vast, densely interconnected network of neurons computing in parallel. Watching these computations unfold in ...

For years, scientists have known that the heart has its own network of nerves, the intrinsic cardiac nervous system (ICNS), ...

Researchers identified two major intrinsic cardiac neuron populations in mice: Npy-positive neurons regulate parasympathetic ...

Every heartbeat is choreographed not just by the brain but also by a mysterious nervous system embedded in the heart itself.

The brain is a vast, densely interconnected network of neurons computing in parallel. Watching these computations unfold in real time could reveal how the brain processes sensation and guides behavior ...

Stem cell-derived dopamine cell transplantation appears feasible and may reduce medication needs in PD, but longer follow-up is needed to establish its clinical benefit and long-term safety.

Picture this: you’re at the beach. It’s the height of summer. You go from your towel to the bar, grab a few snacks, and of ...

A new study suggests that the human brain’s extraordinary abilities may depend not only on its vast number of neurons, but ...

Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged gut nerves while humans largely cannot? Michigan State University researchers have developed a new research tool that allows them to remove gut neurons in ...

UAE scientists at ADSCC uncover a new astrocyte-based mechanism in Huntington’s disease, opening the door to targeted ...

Impaired memory and thinking are the most common symptoms associated with a dementia diagnosis. But noncognitive symptoms can ...