Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and their international colleagues have determined the molecular signature of human sleeping -­ or silent -­ nociceptors: sensory neurons that are ...

Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence. As silicon scaling slows and energy costs climb, ...

Tumours boost their own growth by attracting and then commandeering nearby sensory neurons, a study finds. By ‘plugging into’ ...

Can the brain function when its architecture is altered? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) demonstrates that ...

The first node sits in the peripheral nervous system. Sensory neurons in the vagus nerve detect damage in the heart and send signals upward. The researchers focused on a subset of vagal sensory ...

Scientists have mapped the sensory neurons in bone for the first time, and identified their dual role in reporting and ...

Four tiny 3D organs connected themselves in a lab dish, forming a replica of the human pain pathway, in a new study. The discovery allows scientists to better understand chronic pain and how pain ...

The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...

From the touch of sand to the splashing of water, experiences that tap into multiple senses can help build intellect and ...

In mice, blocking heart-to-brain signals improved healing after a heart attack, hinting at new targets for cardiac therapy.