A new neural map of the fruit fly brain reveals 140,000 neurons and 54.5 million synapses, providing key insights into its ...

A toxic version of a certain protein may affect brain, spinal cord and skeletal muscle tissues differently, leading to the ...

The unique regeneration capacity of nerve cells has been the focus of spinal injury research for decades, but a new method ...

New mouse model research led by scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and Imperial College London explored how nerve cells repair themselves ...

Opioid drugs are highly effective at relieving pain but come with severe drawbacks. Their side effects range from dizziness ...

Cryo-EM and MD simulations reveal the mechanism by which the potent neurotoxin α-latrotoxin forms calcium-permeable membrane ...

A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found that misfolded versions of a protein exhibit tissue-specific toxicity linked to cell degeneration that may be linked to the development ...

RNS60 is an experimental therapy designed to boost the formation of new mitochondria and restore energy production in nerve ...

Opioid drugs are highly effective at relieving pain but come with severe drawbacks. Their side effects range from dizziness to potentially fatal respiratory depression.

A new molecule, based on llama antibodies, could counteract opioid effects by preventing drugs from binding to brain ...

Maintaining optimal health is more crucial than ever in today’s fast-paced world, especially regarding our nervous system.