New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice could lead to drugs for treating addiction and major depression. Scientists in Japan have identified a nerve pathway ...

Researchers in Japan have identified a nerve pathway in mice involved in the processing of rewarding and distressing stimuli and situations. The pathway, originating in a bundle of brain stem nerve ...

Researchers have mapped the complex nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue, otherwise known as ‘brown fat'. It’s the first step in developing a way of stimulating the nerves to burn fat as a ...

Brain freeze — the sharp, seconds-long headache we get from ingesting something cold — is rooted in the way our brain senses ...

New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice could lead to drugs for treating addictions and major depression. Scientists in Japan have identified a nerve pathway ...

Scientists created a model of the human pain pathway in a dish by connecting four separate brain organoids. The feat should help them understand sensory disorders like those affecting pain perception.

Lion’s mane has surged in popularity as a cognitive and longevity supplement, but its appeal extends beyond focus and productivity. This functional mushroom interacts with nerve growth pathways, ...

This stock photo shows electroacupuncture being used in a clinical practice. This modern-day form of acupuncture augments traditional methods by passing a microcurrent of electricity through very thin ...

The vagus nerve sits at the crossroads of brain–body communication, shaping how we regulate stress, inflammation and core physiological functions. While the vagus nerve profoundly influences health ...