Surgeons say a fluorescent agent could reduce nerve damage during complex procedures affecting speech and swallowing.

Researchers at the University of Leipzig Medical Center report that Schwann cells receive crucial support with nerve repair from the fat tissue that surrounds nerves in the body. Using genetically ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

The heart listens to nerve signals as it ages. New findings show how the vagus nerve may help protect heart muscle over time.

A single nerve injury can quietly reshape the immune system across the entire body. Preclinical research from McGill ...

Nerve damage affects millions of people worldwide, creating symptoms ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. While conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, ...

The sural nerve, positioned beneath the skin’s surface in the back of your lower leg, plays a critical role in your body’s sensory network. As a component of the peripheral nervous system, this nerve ...

Researchers have made significant strides in biomaterial technology and rehabilitation medicine. They've developed a novel approach to healing muscle injury by employing 'injectable tissue prosthesis' ...

The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting ...

A flexible neural implant with nanoscale heating elements blocks pain through precise temperature control, draws power ...