Recent research identifies 16 human nerve cell types, revealing complex sensory responses and challenging traditional views on nerve specificity. In a new study published in Nature Neuroscience, ...

No less than 16 different types of nerve cells have been identified by scientists in a new study on the human sense of touch.

Researchers identified 16 distinct types of nerve cells involved in human touch and compared them with those in mice and macaques, showing both shared and unique traits.

No less than 16 different types of nerve cells have been identified by scientists in a new study on the human sense of touch.

The next question was how this relates to nerve cell function. If a nerve cell produces a protein that can detect heat, does ...

Autoimmune neurological diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks nerve cells. Damage to neuronal ... that change how the immune system functions. This can help slow MS progression.

There are many different types of cells in animals. Each type is specialised for a particular role. These ensure that the organism functions as ... sperm to swim. The nerve cell is extended ...

Specialised cell type Animal or plant cell? Function Features of cell that allow ... can slide past each other to shorten the cell Neuron (nerve cell) Animal Transmits electrical impulses from ...

It's common knowledge that our brains—and, specifically, our brain cells—store memories. But a team of scientists has ...

Roughly 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells ... to generate a nerve impulse. Getting enough potassium from your diet can help you maintain healthy nerve function.

Our December 3 online event, The Origin of Neurodegeneration, will feature an expert panel who will review innovative research that could lead to a deeper understanding of the basics of nerve cell ...

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of nerve cells leading to a decline in memory and cognition. A team of researchers at KU Leuven and VIB explored the molecular sequence ...