Diseases of the nervous system refer to disorders that affect any part of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord or cranial nerves) or peripheral nervous system. In this issue, Alsema ...

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

The complexity of the central nervous system (CNS) and its pathologies necessitates an intricate understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms at play. Single-cell biology has emerged as a ...

Researchers have developed a breakthrough system to deliver large therapeutic molecules into the brain, overcoming the challenges of the blood-brain barrier.

Astrocytes—named for their star-like shape—are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease. Many ...

Researchers developed an innovative approach -- demonstrated in mouse models and isolated human brain tissue -- to safely and effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain, providing new ...

An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the body.

Interoception research reveals how gut-brain communication via neural, hormonal, and microbial pathways regulates metabolism, ...

The nervous system consists of the central nervous system (brain and ... most commonly associated with gastrointestinal disorders. This Review discusses molecular mechanisms by which neurons ...