A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

The heart listens to nerve signals as it ages. New findings show how the vagus nerve may help protect heart muscle over time.

Researchers report (“Daily electrical activity in the master circadian clock of a diurnal mammal”) in eLife the first-ever recording and modeling of the electrical activity of circadian clock neurons ...

New research reveals that exercise may reprogram heart-controlling nerves, giving hope for potentially better treatments for ...

New research reveals exercise may reprogram heart-controlling nerves, giving hope for potentially better treatments for ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that aerobic exercise may help reshape part of the body’s nervous system. Getty Images A rat study has found that aerobic exercise may reshape nerves that ...

The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of ...

As spinal cord injuries increasingly affect older adults, new research reveals a surprising pattern in recovery. The study ...

Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered that while brain neuron changes, including cell loss, may ...

A new MIT study that focuses on a single cell in one of nature’s simplest nervous systems provides an in-depth illustration of how individual neurons can use multiple means to drive complex behaviors.

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is a reduction in the firing of some neurons in the brain, which contributes to the cognitive decline that patients experience. A new study from MIT shows ...