Ian Burkhart was on holiday with friends in 2010 when his life changed forever. He dived into shallow water and broke his neck, leaving him paralysed from the shoulders down at the age of 19. “At that ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Billions of nerve cells send signals coursing through our bodies, serving as conduits ...

The cranial nerves are a set of twelve pairs of nerves that travel to and from the brain. Each has a different function. For example, the olfactory nerve is essential for detecting smells. The ...

DULUTH – Machine parts made on the Iron Range, land reclaimed by the Ojibwe and a wildfire prevention start-up: all possible because of a federal main street lending program that President Donald ...

An executive order instructing federal agencies to "pause" their spending while their programs are evaluated sparked confusion nationwide and was met with anxious questions from local officials before ...

Intravital brain imaging is a powerful method for observing neurons, glial cells, and their surrounding environments in living animals. It facilitates the study of neurological diseases, drug efficacy ...

Maybe you’ve experienced it before: Your palms are sweating, your limbs feel weak or heavy, and your gut is unsettled. You’re nervous, and on the surface, you may or may not look calm and ready. And ...

A complex system of nerves and muscles enables the human eye to blink, gaze, and shift focus. The trochlear nerve is one of six cranial nerves that carry electrical impulses from the brain to the eye.

First, Stephanie Busch just wanted to make sure her students knew how to behave in the hallways at John Muir Elementary School. “Should the other classes know when we’re in the hallways?” the teacher ...

Your brainstem hosts multiple cranial nerves. The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve. It controls your facial movements and expressions. The nerve fibers controlled by your facial nerve also ...

Cranial diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that results in persistent thirst and frequent urination. It occurs due to problems with arginine vasopressin (AVP), a hormone that plays a role in ...

Cranial nerves pairs with anatomical sensory functions in... Cranial nerves pairs with anatomical sensory functions in outline diagram. Labeled educational collection with neurology brain system and ...