A team has made a major breakthrough in the field of three-dimensional (3D) imaging of large-scale biological tissues. They ...

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...

Researchers have created over 400 distinct types of human nerve cells in vitro, vastly expanding the diversity available for ...

A new study reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells in the striatum, are key players in how obesity alters brain function and metabolism.

Peripheral nerve injury is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. Alternatives to autologous nerve transplantation have attracted significant interest among researchers. In this study ...

Often called the “love hormone” or the “cuddle hormone,” oxytocin promotes feelings of love, bonding, and well-being.

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings such as inflammatory-type lesions and myelopathies are significantly associated with attribution of neuropsychiatric (NP) events to systemic lupus ...

The triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) plays a pivotal role in the activation of myeloid cells and is currently being investigated as a potential therapeutic target in several ...

Skye’s Nimacimab shows promise in obesity treatment with lean mass preservation. Phase 2a results slated for 2025 could drive ...

New research reveals eye changes that may signal Alzheimer's disease years before memory symptoms appear. Learn the early warning signs to watch for.