The cerebellum, a major part of the hindbrain in all vertebrates, is important for motor coordination, language acquisition, and regulating social and emotional behaviors. A study led by Dr. Roy ...

The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection ...

For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

The cerebellum, a major part of the hindbrain in all vertebrates, is important for motor coordination, language acquisition, and regulating social and emotional behaviors. A study led by Dr. Roy ...

Researchers have used a novel technique to 3D print brain tissue whose cells developed into functional neurons that communicated with each other in a matter of weeks. They say the approach could be ...

A stem cell therapy for stroke restored neuron function and revealed how transplanted cells navigate the nervous system.

Specific brain cells known as layer 5 pyramidal neurons play a vital role in how our brains process information. Research by ...