Tiny vesicles containing protective substances that they transmit to nerve cells apparently play an important role in the functioning of neurons. As cell biologists have discovered, nerve cells can ...

It is important to understand the principles of normal neuromuscular transmission when using neuromuscular blocking agents. The neuromuscular junction consists of the motor-nerve terminus, the ...

Using a novel technique to promote the regeneration of nerve cells across the site of severe spinal cord injury, researchers have restored bladder function in paralyzed adult rats, according to a new ...

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

BOSTON (June 16, 2008) — Rapid information processing in the nervous system requires synapses, specialized contact sites between nerve cells and their targets. One particular synapse type, cholinergic ...

In the quest for optimal nerve health, countless individuals grapple with discomfort caused by neuropathy and other nerve-related issues. The impact of these conditions can be debilitating, affecting ...

Nerve transfer surgery has enabled 13 young adults with complete paralysis to regain movement and function in their elbows and hands, according to the largest case series of this technique in people ...

Could tickling your ears with electricity really boost your V02 max? Simon Fellows investigates the strange but promising ...

When peripheral nerves are severed, the loss of function leads to atrophy of the effected muscles, a dramatic change in quality of life and, in many cases, a shorter life expectancy. Despite decades ...

Testosterone Modestly Improves Sexual Function in Older Men Men undergoing radical cystectomy are most likely to recover erectile function if they have good function before the surgery and receive ...