Scientists have mapped out the nerves of the clitoris for the first time ever, and it could have a groundbreaking impact on women's health. The clitoris is one of the least-studied human organs, and ...

New 3 D images reveal the clitoris’ s complex nerve network, highlighting long‑ standing gaps in medical understanding of the female body.How big is the clitoris? Where exactly is it located? And how ...

Researchers have created a digital topographical map of the cardiac sympathetic neural network, the region that controls the body's heart rate and its 'fight-or-flight' response. They hope this map ...

Anatomy of one of least studied human organs could improve outcomes for women who have pelvic surgery ...

A huge step forward in understanding how neurons communicate through extremely short proteins called neuropeptides will help scientists understand how our emotions and mental states are controlled, as ...

Your sympathetic nervous system is one of the branches of your autonomic nervous system. It controls functions under unconscious control related to “fight or flight.” Your nervous system plays a ...

Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of your central nervous system (CNS) that controls unconscious activities like breathing and digestion. This system is always working, whether or not ...

Your nervous system is a network that sends signals between your brain and other parts of your body to control your body's movements and processes. This system includes your brain, spinal cord, and ...