How does the gut microbiota impact the nervous and mucosal immune systems? The enteric nervous system (ENS) consists of two ganglionated neural networks within the gut wall known as the myenteric and ...

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Researchers in ...

Shimmering, gelatinous comb jellies wouldn’t appear to have much to hide. But their mostly see-through bodies cloak a nervous system unlike that of any other known animal, researchers report in the ...

Stress is a common part of life. It affects our mood and neurological system. Stress impacts the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. It also disrupts sleep and endocrinology ...

Jack Knudson is an assistant editor for Discover Magazine who writes articles on space, ancient humans, animals, and sustainability, and manages the Planet Earth column of the print issue. View Full ...