Scientists have successfully grown over 400 different types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab—a groundbreaking step toward replicating the complexity of the human brain.

Neuroscientists reveal precise connections between retinal nerve cells and the midbrain structure. Download PDF Copy; Reviewed. ... the neuron's cell body," explains Dr. Kremkow.

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...

Motor neurons are cells in your brain and spinal cord that help you walk, talk, and eat. Learn how damage to these cells could affect your movement and what your doctor can do to treat it.

A discovery that may improve treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative diseases has been made by scientists at King's College London and the University of Bath.

Laser-based artificial neuron mimics nerve cell functions at lightning speed. Optica. Journal Optica DOI 10.1364/OPTICA.537231. Keywords ...

Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have found a new type of neuron that guides its formation. The discovery, described in the May 23, 2024, issue of Cell, could one day lead to new therapies for ...

Early signs of motor neuron disease include weakness and slurred speech. Motor neurons are nerve cells that send electrical output signals to the muscles, affecting the muscles’ ability to function.

Dec 20, 2024: Laser-based artificial neuron mimics nerve cell functions at lightning speed (Nanowerk News) Researchers have developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, ...