Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, lose muscle control as nerve cells or neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate and can no longer send ...

A new study finds that restoring the protein SV2 in a genetic form of ALS can correct abnormalities in transmission and even prevent cells from dying, providing a new target for future therapies.

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Scientists have discovered that keeping the heart connected to the vagus nerve may help it stay younger and healthier for ...

Endurance sport does not only change the condition and fitness of muscles but also simultaneously improves the neuronal connections to the muscle fibers based on a muscle-induced feedback. This link ...

Maintaining the heart’s connection to the vagus nerve may be a key defense against cardiac aging. Researchers showed that ...

Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. MIT engineers have now found that exercise can also have benefits at the level of individual ...

Gas that suddenly shows up as shoulder pain can feel confusing and even a little scary, especially when it hits after a meal ...

Every lift, sprint, or explosive movement begins in the brain. Your central nervous system (CNS) sends the signal, your motor neurons activate muscle fibers, and the movement happens. A strong, ...

New research shows preserving cardiac vagal innervation—especially the right vagus nerve—helps protect heart cells and slow ...

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