New institute will foster interdisciplinary research across neuroscience, engineering, behavioral health and clinical ...

The human sense of touch is a complex system that integrates diverse sensations such as pain, temperature, and pleasant ...

Various environmental stimuli, such as touch, heat, and pain, trigger nerve cells known as sensory neurons. They are commonly used in microfluidic devices for cosmetic testing, pain models, and ...

Northwestern researchers have made notable scientific advancements in the past week. The Daily compiled a recap of their latest findings. NU scientists identified additional areas of the brain ...

To complete tasks that require storing relevant visual details for short periods of time, such as solving a puzzle, reading or comparing different objects, humans leverage their so-called visual ...

A comprehensive schematic of the laser ablation in liquids (LAL) process for generating high-purity nanoparticles. By tuning pulse parameters (e.g., wavelength, pulse width), liquid media, and metal ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Insect antennae have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable ability to detect an array of environmental stimuli, from vibrations and surface textures to magnetic fields.

Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different ...