By examining genetic clues that linger in adult cells, scientists have now gained surprising insights into the developmental ...

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of nerve cell, or neuron, in the retina. In the central nervous system a complex circuitry of neurons communicate with each other to relay sensory and motor ...

Neurons are a well-studied cell type in the brain. But another type of brain cell called glia has received less attention, even though they serve a critical function, acting as a support system for ...

Axillary nerve injuries affect the nerve that runs from your neck to your shoulder. They commonly happen when the nerve is overstretched. Axillary nerve compression and injury often leads to pain and ...