In jellyfish and sea anemones, neurons accumulate DNA damage while animals are awake and repair that damage during sleep.

January 8, 2026 – National Institutes of Health (NIH) released the following: ...

Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the ...

Researchers say study findings may lead to a more promising future for cell therapy targeting stroke and other neurological disorders.

Researchers propose that placozoans, one of the simplest kinds of animals, may contain the blueprint for the neurons of more complex creatures. By Sam Jones For hundreds of millions of years, ...

Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why.

Pain-sensing gut neurons don’t just detect discomfort — they help launch allergic immune reactions, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. Researchers found these neurons can kick-start ...

The researchers behind the recent work, based in China, decided to implement something similar for an artificial skin that ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the ...