The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act. Yet how these cell types arise while the brain develops is still not fully understood.

The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act. Yet how these ...

Vagus nerve devices promise quick calm, better sleep, and lower stress, but the evidence is mixed and the deeper root may need different work first.

Symbioses between plants and fungi are essential for most plants. Fungal structures known as mycorrhizae extend the area from ...

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

Diffuse enlargement of the cauda equina nerve roots is an uncommon radiological finding that may result from various causes, including neoplastic, inflammatory, and immune-mediated conditions. Because ...

A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.

High-impact exercises like burpees, weighted squats, cycling, and contact sports can aggravate sciatica by putting pressure on your spine, sciatic nerve, and lower back. Certain stretches and ...

Dermatomes are areas of skin connected to specific spinal nerves. There are 31 spinal nerves, but only 30 dermatomes because C1 has no sensory function. Dermatomes help doctors find spinal and nerve ...

Pain, once seen mainly as a result of ageing or injury, is now becoming a common part of everyday life. More often now, it is not injury but routine, such as the way we sit, work and live, that is ...

A pinched nerve happens when surrounding tissues press on the nerve, causing pain or tingling. To relieve pinched nerve symptoms, rest and avoid movements that cause pain. Early diagnosis and ...