Exterior anatomy of the spinal cord plays a central role in transmitting sensory and motor signals throughout the human body. Sensory and motor information travels through dorsal and ventral roots, ...

When these symptoms occur, many people first think, 'Is my muscle tired?' or 'Is there a problem with my joints?' Of course, muscles or joints can sometimes be the cause. However, when considering ...

Your ankle hurts, feels numb, or has a tingling sensation. Even with the same "ankle discomfort," the nerves involved can differ depending on where the symptoms appear. The representative nerve ...

A complex system of nerves and muscles enables the human eye to blink, gaze, and shift focus. The trochlear nerve is one of six cranial nerves that carry electrical impulses from the brain to the eye.

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 ...

The vagus nerve is a both underappreciated and incredibly powerful instrument of the body. Researchers have long known that the vagus nerve serves as an information highway, ferrying signals between ...

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University ...

This information conduit is crucial to how your body functions. So why are so many people trying to shock it? By Simar Bajaj Running along either side of your neck is a pair of marvelous fibers that ...

Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin much earlier – sometime around the third decade of life. Developing tau ...

You may be familiar with the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It processes information to make key decisions about bodily functions. Outside of this system is the ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden partnership between pancreatic cancer and the nervous system. Support cells in the pancreas lure nerve fibers, which then release signals that accelerate early ...