Astrocytes are integral constituents of the central nervous system, serving roles that extend far beyond mere structural support. These specialised glial cells are crucial for maintaining homeostasis, ...

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

The nervous system's functioning may become impaired, that can result in experiencing tiredness at all times, even after getting enough rest. This fatigue produces persistent and overwhelming ...

This article, which is the second of a six-part series on the nervous system, considers the structure and key functions of the brain, starting with the cerebrum. This article, the second of a series ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish, appears to play a significant role in improving nervous system function, reveals a new study. "It is an uphill battle now to reverse the message that ‘fats ...

What I am about to say, I am saying with compassion and a deep sense of being hopeful that we can change. We are a country with many, many overweight and sick people. The hopefulness part is coming, ...

Vertebrate lonesome kinase mediates a key interaction between neurons involved in injury-induced pain and helps explain ...

Late in pregnancy, the human body carefully prepares fetuses for the rigors of life outside the protection of the womb. Levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, ramp up and spike during labor.

Scientists have discovered microglia actually squeeze through the spinal boundary, crossing into the peripheral nervous system in response to injury. Inside the body, disease and injury can leave ...