Glial cells support neurological structures, function, cognition, behaviours, physical skills, and motor coordination.

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 capable of regenerating after injury. This is why injuries to the central ...

A new study into how Tylenol affects the central nervous system, blocking pain signals at origin, before they can reach the ...

Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous system, engaging in many activities to support typical brain function. They do this by facilitating communication between neurons, regulating ...

Nervous system articles from across Nature Portfolio. Atom; RSS Feed; Definition. The nervous system consists of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous ...

Diseases of the nervous system refer to disorders that affect any part of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord or cranial nerves) or peripheral nervous system. A clinical trial attempts ...