For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

The Institute’s president and molecular biologist is captivated by solving the mysteries behind the aging process and the extended lifespan of humans. Hetzer is fascinated by the biological puzzles ...

First discovered in the 1950s, NGF is now known to direct the growth, maintenance, proliferation and preservation of neurons ...

Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience have discovered how to prevent the death of nerve cells and protect nerves from neurodegeneration in the most ...

Researchers demonstrate an artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve cells. “Mimicking the behaviour of biological neurons ...