Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, ...

In December 1993, former World Boxing Champion John Famechon, who had suffered a severe brain injury in August 1991, began participating in a new and novel multi-movement therapy ...

T cells are white blood cells that are important for adaptive immunity. They have unique cell surface receptors that are generated by randomly assorting genes. These receptors allow T cells to ...

Forget the traditional tubular shape—researchers are investigating a pearl-on-a-string formation for axons, unlocking new ...

Biologist Prof. Dr. Tobias Ackels (40) from the University of Bonn will be awarded the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter ...

The axon initial segment (AIS) is where nerve signals begin, and its adaptability is key to brain function. Scientists have found that the AIS changes in response to activity levels, helping neurons ...

Glaucoma is a complex and multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by the progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons, leading to irreversible visual ...

Findings on cephalopod nerve cords highlight segmentation's role in sucker movement control, advancing knowledge of neural ...

Among last year's top gainers was Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), which makes tech-based software and hardware for the law enforcement and public safety industries. Axon has been a winning stock ...

Treating the neurons and me — my mental states — in a synergistic way proved to speed up and enhance healing. It does for ...

The conventional concept of nerve-muscle interaction emphasises ... neuronal connectivity (including the ones with muscle cells), and axon growth. The result suggested exercise didn’t only ...

Gardenias are known for their rich, earthy fragrance, waxy petals and brilliant white color that contrasts with the deep emerald green of their leaves. The plant has long been prized by herbalists, ...