Bacteria can do it, amoebas can do it, even blood cells can do it: They all have the ability to move in a goal-oriented way in liquids. And they do so despite having extremely simple structures ...

It’s a natural assumption—and a fair one at that—that every living creature roaming, swimming, or crawling across the Earth ...

Nerve damage affects millions of people worldwide, creating symptoms ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. While conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms ...

Capsaicin cream's only manufacturer has gone bust – leaving sufferers unable to access the medicine, which is used to treat nerve damage. The cream, made from chilli peppers, relieves arthritis ...

Maintaining optimal nerve health is crucial for overall well-being in today’s fast-paced world. Many individuals experience nerve-related issues, leading to discomfort, reduced mobility ...

Medication isn't always required. Nerve stimulation can also be used to treat a variety of health issues, such as neurological disorders, chronic pain, and inflammation. For instance, electrodes ...

Nearly 20 years ago, knowing all other options had failed, Nick’s sister, a nurse, recommended he check out a new treatment called vagus nerve stimulation, or VNS. The US Food and Drug ...

The vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, stomachache, discomfort, an ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from ...

The vagus nerve sprawls from the brain through the body, innervating our organs and managing life support and emotion. Sally Caulwell for Quanta Magazine The original version of this story ...

In today’s fast-paced world, nerve pain and neuropathy have become increasingly common issues that many individuals face. Whether it stems from diabetes, injury, or other medical conditions ...

Nerve fibres in the brain could produce pairs of particles linked by quantum entanglement. If backed by experimental observations, this phenomenon could explain how millions of cells in the brain ...