Fat tissue contains projections of sensory nerves that counteract the effects of the sympathetic nervous system to control how adipose tissue behaves.

Our skin forms the physical boundary between us and the outside world, yet it still holds a surprising number of secrets. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that sensory nerve cells in ...

Function The trigeminal nerve is the largest of the 12 cranial nerves. Its main function is transmitting sensory information to the skin, sinuses, and mucous membranes in the face.

A research group has found that sensory neurons play an important role in human skin pigmentation and physiology. Specifically, the neurons secrete a protein known as Repulsive Guidance Molecule B ...

The new paper describes how the researchers constructed an artificial sensory nerve circuit that could be embedded in a future skin-like covering for neuro-prosthetic devices and soft robotics.

The new study focuses on the organization and function of glutamate receptors, a type of neurotransmitter receptor involved in sensing signals between nerve cells in the hippocampus region of the ...

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Patients and Methods Measures of sensory axonal excitability were recorded before and after infusion over 88 treatment cycles in 25 patients with colorectal cancer, who received a total oxaliplatin ...

During brain development, billions of neuron nerve cells must find their accurate pathway in the brain in order to form trillions of neuronal circuits enabling cognitive, sensory and emotional ...

Price says nerve infection could contribute to acute, as well as lasting, symptoms of COVID. “The most likely scenario would be that the autonomic and sensory nerves are affected by the virus ...