Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout the body: skin and the lining of the intestine, for example. And to University of Illinois neuroscientists, they ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

The sympathetic nervous system is your body's built-in alarm system. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The sympathetic nervous ...

A new study demonstrates that stem cell proliferation is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout ...

Also referred to as chemical messengers, neurotransmitters are chemical agents made and released by neurons. They are stored in vesicles at the terminal end (presynaptic terminal) of a neuron. Their ...