New research shows a single neuron in fruit flies can trigger two distinct behaviors in response to the same smell.

Putting your weight into opening a door (say, with your shoulder) is easier than using your hands. Sliding heavy cardboard ...

The same neuron can tell fruit flies to walk toward the smell of rotting fruit and speed up, according to new research from ...

Scientists have discovered what really separates a cold-blooded psychopath from the average person. A team from the ...

The neuron theory There was, however, a tissue that seemed to belie cell theory — nervous tissue. Because of its softness and fragility, it was difficult to handle and susceptible to deterioration.

The human brain is comprised of two main types of cells, known as neurons and glia. The first are responsible for ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered how a cluster of thalamic neurons links physical pain to emotional trauma, ...

Researchers have created over 400 distinct types of human nerve cells in vitro, vastly expanding the diversity available for ...

Our bodies have to sense our environment, and receptors are one part of the sensory experience of the body. Receptors, such as those in taste buds... | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far ...