Nerve cells (neurons) are amongst the most complex cell types in our body. They achieve this complexity during development by extending ramified branches called dendrites and axons and ...

Glial cells are an integral part of the human nervous system. They help support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist.

Nerve cells of blind mice retain their visual function Nerve cells in the retina were analysed using microelectrodes Date: November 28, 2024 Source: Vienna University of Technology Summary: Using ...

Researchers are developing an approach that combines 3D printing, stem cells, and lab-grown tissue to treat spinal cord ...

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is a nerve in the neck that is important for speech. Learn more about the structure and function of the RLN.

Tau is a protein found in the human brain that plays an important role in maintaining the structure and function of nerve cells. When Tau protein adopts abnormal shapes, it can form clumps and ...

The retina is often referred to as an "outpost of the brain"—after all, important steps in visual signal processing do not take place in the cerebrum, but in the nerve cells in the eye. When ...

Miniature models of the brain have revealed a "previously unappreciated" role of microglia, a type of cell found within the organ. The finding could help unpack how disorders such as autism arise.

A group of nerve cells known for their role in detecting chemical irritation, tissue damage, heat, and pressure now emerge as critical defenders against the worst ravages of the flu caused by an ...