Nerves

Health Next-gen bionic arms read nerve signals years after amputation

New implants decode single motor neuron signals in reinnervated muscles, paving the way for more natural control of bionic arms.

Health Breakthrough study reverses age-related memory decline – paving way for human trials

Health Breakthrough protein activates body’s ability to heal spinal cord damage

Health Weight loss connected to nerve cells in the brain, study finds

Health Human touch stimulates 16 different types of nerve cells in the body

Health 500 million-year-old fossil reveals evolution of early nervous systems

Discoveries Commonly used anesthetic is surprisingly effective at killing cancer cells, study finds

Discoveries Groundbreaking treatment repairs damaged nerve cells after injury and in chronic disease

Discoveries Lifechanging study reveals that damaged nerves can be regenerated

Discoveries Study reveals surprising outcomes of long-term dieting

Discoveries Researchers discover the origins of pleasurable touch in the brain

Discoveries Novel device measures nerve activity to successfully treat sepsis and PTSD

Discoveries Scientists alter fentanyl to make it less lethal, less addictive

Discoveries Stem cells can aid repair of spinal cord damage, study finds

Discoveries How does reduced gravity affect astronauts’ muscles and nerve responses?

Discoveries Deep nerve stimulation through an implantable device can reduce blood pressure

Discoveries Research discovers where Alzheimer’s disease begins