Long dismissed as ‘brain glue,’ star-shaped cells called astrocytes are emerging as a breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s ...
Neurobots—xenobots with neurons—show self-organized nervous systems and enhanced behaviors, revealing new insights into how ...
On social media, the vagus nerve often gets billed as the gateway to nervous system nirvana: It’s your ticket to better rest, relaxation, and health if you “stimulate” it correctly. Where did this ...
Tom has a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Oxford and his interests range from immunology and microscopy to the philosophy of science.View full profile Tom has a master’s degree ...
In about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies, the neural tube, a key nervous system structure, fails to close properly.
Millions of neurons branch throughout our bodies, keeping them in close communication with our brains. This peripheral ...
The damage from smoking has long been traced through the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. But another pathway may be helping ...
Rejji Kuruvilla is a Professor of Biology and Vice Dean for Natural Sciences who studies the development and maintenance of ...