New research has uncovered shared patterns between ribosomal RNAs and genes linked to brain disorders, including autism, ...

Astrocytes are integral constituents of the central nervous system, serving roles that extend far beyond mere structural support. These specialised glial cells are crucial for maintaining homeostasis, ...

The first stem cell culture method that produces a full model of the early stages of the human central nervous system has been developed by a team of engineers and biologists at the University of ...

An NIH-supported initiative seeks to unravel how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body’s internal organs. How does ...

An important part of the human experience is striving for higher achievements and deeper understanding. In science, deeper understanding can have practical applications for health and ameliorating the ...

The human brain is an amazing thing. Maybe the most amazing thing. Tens of billions of neurons and glia, intricately organized, working in harmony to allow you to think, to create, to learn and ...

From an early age, Dr. Kelli Crabtree-Wilson was fascinated by the human nervous system. Personal experiences sparked her ...

The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans ...