Researchers have identified a previously overlooked neural pathway that helps control human hand and arm movements. The ...

Research Compounds Scientists Study for Brain Function and Cognitive Performance Modern neuroscience research continues ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a ...

Stanford Medicine investigators have replicated, in a lab dish, one of the most prominent human nervous pathways for sensing pain. This nerve circuit transmits sensations from the body’s skin to the ...

Researchers discover a neural circuit that rewards gnawing behavior with dopamine, explaining repetitive oral habits in animals and humans.

Scientists discovered a smell receptor in mosquitoes that detects the plant compound borneol and triggers an immediate ...

Stroke and spinal cord injuries can severely impair motor functions, and understanding how to promote recovery is a critical challenge. While damaged neurons in the brain and spinal cord have limited ...