The original nerve impulse findings were that the rate of impulse firing governed the impact on neuronal targets, whether they be muscle or other neurons. Various labs, including my own, in the 1980s, ...

So when you touch a hot stove, the nerve endings in your fingers react instantly. But the ouch comes a split-second later, when that information finally reaches your brain. Well, now, scientists have ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged ...