Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) plays a pivotal role in the central nervous system by catalysing the production of nitric oxide (NO), a versatile signalling molecule that functions both as a ...

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

The first stem cell culture method that produces a full model of the early stages of the human central nervous system has been developed by a team of engineers and biologists at the University of ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Billions of nerve cells send signals coursing through our bodies, serving as conduits ...

An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating piece of the evolutionary puzzle: how the ventral nerve cord, a key component of the central nervous system, evolved in ecdysozoan ...

This Research Topic focuses on cancers originating outside the central nervous system across the lifespan (including paediatric, adolescent, and adult ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

NFKBIA deletions reshape the epigenome antithetical to the IDH mutation and indication of prognosis in diffuse gliomas.

Mixing alcohol and antihistamines can be risky, as it can lead to increased drowsiness, impaired coordination, and slowed ...