13 young adults with tetraplegia are able to feed themselves, hold a drink, brush their teeth, and write as a result of a novel surgical technique which connects functioning nerves with injured nerves ...

As one of the most primitive parts of our nervous system, the vagus nerve controls many aspects of the body that are completely outside our control. As one of the most primitive parts of our nervous ...

Researchers engineered the first injectable microtissue containing motor and sensory neurons encased in protective tissue, called tissue engineered neuromuscular interfaces (TE-NMIs). The TE-NMI ...

Nerve transfer surgery has enabled 13 young adults with complete paralysis to regain movement and function in their elbows and hands, according to the largest case series of this technique in people ...

Nature has again proven effective in treating health conditions, this time nerve injury. According to a new study, a compound found in the blessed thistle plant accelerates the regeneration of damaged ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Peripheral nerve injuries pose significant challenges in medical treatment, often leading to long-term disabilities and reduced quality of life. These injuries can result from ...

Maintaining a healthy nervous system cannot be overstated in our fast-paced world. The nervous system regulates various bodily functions, from movement and sensation to cognitive processes and ...

The pudendal nerve is found in the pelvis. It is the biggest division of the pudendal plexus (a network of nerves) and is located behind the sacrospinous ligament, near the tailbone. The nerve extends ...

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, ...

The sural nerve, positioned beneath the skin’s surface in the back of your lower leg, plays a critical role in your body’s sensory network. As a component of the peripheral nervous system, this nerve ...