It consists of enteric, parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems and is regulated by the central nervous system, but functions largely autonomously, without conscious control.

The nervous system is a complex network of neurons and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. A study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators ...

Diseases of the nervous system refer to disorders that affect any part of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord or cranial nerves) or peripheral nervous system. A clinical trial attempts ...

CIDP is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system's B-cells attack the peripheral nervous system. In the current study, the CAR CD19 T-cell therapy was used to combat these rogue B-cells.

The autonomic nervous system regulates functions around your body that you don’t have to think about, like breathing or keeping your heart beating. Deep in the brain, the hypothalamus acts as ...

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles ...

The System’s Stress Response It’s important to understand how the nervous system responds to stress. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) governs many of our involuntary bodily functions, like heart ...

The cause of neurogenic shock is usually a spinal cord injury. When the nerves in the spinal cord are damaged, they stop sending messages to the nerves that control other functions in the body. If ...

Would you try an electromagnetic headset that claims to ‘reset the vagus nerve’? Emilie Lavinia investigates the world of neurostimulation and a new wave of in-clinic treatments for depression ...

About this study The purpose of this research is to compare sympathetic function (flight or fight system), arterial structure and mechanics of participants with history of spontaneous coronary artery ...