Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest ...

By examining genetic clues that linger in adult cells, scientists have now gained surprising insights into the developmental ...

The findings indicate that it may be possible to improve nerve cell health in ALS by modulating the activity of certain ...

Skin cells can actively help the rabies virus multiply and pass into nearby nerve cells, explaining how even small bites or ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

New ALS drug enters human trials after reversing a key protein in animals and could change the future of treatment.

Using microelectrodes, scientists could show that cells in the retina play different roles. The produce different signals, which is important for the processing of visual information. These ...

We use so many common products every day, but do we really know what might be in them? Is it possible that we could be ...

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cells in the human brain, according to the latest ...

Physical exercise may help reduce inflammation in MS by changing immune activity, a study in mice and patients suggests.