Rugby league player Jai Arrow's recently announced diagnosis of motor neuron disease has again brought this devastating ...

MIT scientists find that motor neuron growth increased significantly over 5 days in response to biochemical (left) and mechanical (right) signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster ...

Wearable knee robot helps SMA children stand and build muscle Six-week knee exosuit training lets SMA kids rise unaided with ...

Cognitive pressure disrupts muscle control and blood flow, highlighting its role in physical performance during low-intensity ...

Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord. A new brain map visualizes the connections between the brain and spinal cord at the ...

A research team has revealed that a molecule in the brain -- ophthalmic acid -- unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar to dopamine in regulating motor function, offering a new therapeutic ...

A genetic tendency for a strong grip is linked to better cognitive health in older adults. Researchers recently discovered ...

Your muscles aren’t just for lifting heavy objects and looking good in photos—they’re actually functioning as a sophisticated chemical factory that produces brain-boosting compounds essential for ...

Surface electromyography (sEMG) has emerged as a non-invasive modality for assessing respiratory muscle activity, including ...