Homeostasis is the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions, such as temperature, hydration and ...

The human brain consists of about 85 to 100 billion neurons. It also has roughly the same amount of brain cells that support neuron function with, for example, nutrition, oxygen and healing. These ...

Researchers have uncovered how non-neuronal cells in the brain – glial cells – play an active role in regulating sleep and ...

However, it has so far not been known how local changes in ion concentration affect individual neurons and glial cells. Previous attempts to change the extracellular milieu have primarily involved ...

Satellite glial cells (SGCs) are specialized glial cells that encapsulate neurons in peripheral ganglia, providing structural and functional support. Recent ...

Scientists have unlocked a potential method to regenerate retinal cells in mammals. The breakthrough could bring hope to ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research.

Nageotte nodules, once overlooked, may hold the key to understanding and treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy.