The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of two major divisions of the larger autonomic system in your body. Its function is to keep the basic functions of your body working as they should ...

The cells of the nervous system are conveniently split into two major categories – neurons and neuroglial cells, which are often called glia. Neurons. Neurons are the basic functional units of the ...

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls several basic functions. Autonomic dysfunction develops when the nerves of the ANS are damaged. You don’t have to think consciously about these ...

Combining the study of animal behavior with studies of nervous system form, function, and evolution, Brandon "Brady" Weissbourd, a new faculty member in the Department of Biology and investigator ...

This article, the second of a series about the nervous system, examines the central nervous system, focusing on the structure and key functions of the major regions of the brain. It takes a closer ...

“We think this is a new design for a limb-based nervous system,” said Hale. “We haven’t seen anything like this in other animals.” Interesting insights. The researchers don’t yet know what function ...

What: This is a way of using the breath to regulate the nervous system and to balance the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Why: If our breathing is not optimized, the brain will ...

New insight into the evolution of the nervous system Date: October 18, 2018 Source: University of Exeter Summary: Pioneering research has given a fascinating fresh insight into how animal nervous ...

Herpes and other viruses that attack the nervous system may thrive by disrupting cell function in order to hijack a neuron's internal transportation network and spread to other cells. Princeton ...