Investigation of sensory neuronal cells in structures called dorsal root ganglia reveals that these cells project into fat tissue, and act as brakes on the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

Scientists at Scripps Research say they have identified a protein in sensory nerves that works as a key detector of itch—specifically the “mechanical” itch stimulus of crawling insects, wool fibers, ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever felt aches or pains that radiate down your legs, you may have been dealing with sciatic nerve pain. The sciatic nerve is the biggest in your body and starts in your back and goes down ...

Feeling from your knee down is relayed to your brain by the tibial nerve. This nerve is also responsible for sending messages from your brain down to your lower leg. The tibial nerve stems from your ...

Imperial researchers have discovered a hidden mechanism within hair follicles that allow us to feel touch. Previously, touch was thought to be detected only by nerve endings present within the skin ...

Polyphenols, abundant in fruits, vegetables, tea, and coffee, offer potential health benefits. However, owing to low bioavailability, the mechanisms underlying their beneficial effects remain unknown.