Sleeping deeply into the afternoon after an all-nighter or a late night out is one way the body repays its sleep debt. The sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a homeostatic process in which the body ...

Why some elite athletes face higher risk of developing motor neuron disease—and what we're doing about it by Johnathan Cooper-Knock, Pamela J. Shaw, The Conversation ...

The emergence of a multipolar world has depended on the interaction between the United States and China that Mastro illuminates in Upstart.

This useful study employs optogenetics, genetically-encoded dopamine and serotonin sensors, and patch-clamp electrophysiology to investigate modulations of neurotransmitter release between striatal ...

But now, an international team of scientists has created the first map showing every neuron and connection in an adult brain. This 'wiring diagram', created by the FlyWire Consortium, reveals each of ...

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of multifocal motor neuropathy, a rare nerve disease.

Glial cells play an important role in supporting the body's nervous system. Several types of glial cells exist. Learn more here.