The processing of optical information in the retina of the eye, where the light-sensitive photoreceptors and the first nerve cells are located, is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the ...
A new study sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's 'cables'-- the so-called nerve fibers -- which leads to permanent impairments.
The study demonstrates the potential of genipin as a therapeutic agent for nerve regeneration. Laboratory results showed that the compound can restore normal development in damaged sensory neurons and ...
The vestibular nerve is responsible for balance, motion, and position. Your inner ear sits in a hollowed-out part of the temporal bone (located on the side and base of your skull). The cochlea, which ...