"This fundamentally changes how we think about the evolution of complex nervous systems," said biologist Jack Ullrich-Lüter.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body ...

A simple walking technique, the Infinity Walk, is gaining attention for its profound impact on the brain and nervous system. This figure-8 pattern walk synchronizes brain hemispheres, sharpens focus, ...

Adam Carriker explains that Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and Nebraska football have a substantial talent advantage and coaching experience edge over Maryland, but this game still makes him nervous!

What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and ...

Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 to 18 months of being diagnosed, usually due to breathing failure. The ...

The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans Olivia Ferrari Sea lampreys have large neurons and synapses, making them ...

Your sympathetic nervous system is one of the branches of your autonomic nervous system. It controls functions under unconscious control related to “fight or flight.” Your nervous system plays a ...

The peripheral sensory nervous system (PNS) has been widely recognized for its role in the collection, processing, and transmission of sensory information, including thermal, mechanical, chemical, and ...