The five senses are familiar to us: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. Amelia Chapman says we should add two more to the list.

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

The vagus nerve halts stress and regulates emotions - and could stop you getting sick. But do you really need a £600 gadget to switch off?

In a fruit fly, nerve cells that detect limb movement are silenced when the insect walks or grooms. This on-off switch may help the nervous system to shift between two states: one helps keep the body ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Nerve damage generally happens slowly, says Isha Gupta, M.D., neurologist. So you might be able to catch it and prevent it from getting worse. Here are some subtle signs that can signal nerve damage, ...

From flexible implants to circuits seeded with living cells, a new kind of electronics is starting to produce long-lasting ...

Breathe naturally as you take in the surrounding space for 60 seconds. Remember, your nervous system and brain is the central processing unit of your body. You need to keep guard of it. So, next time ...

Your peripheral nervous system (PNS) is crucial to navigating daily life. It lets you walk, controls your eye movements, and rings your brain’s alarms when you step on a Lego brick. Yet researchers ...

With Lil Nas X’s history of publicity stunts, many fans initially believed this was another bizarre way to promote his upcoming music. As more details come out about what happened, it’s clear that’s ...

Doctors recommend foods like berries, nuts, fish packed with omega-3 fatty acids and even dark chocolate for neurological health. They also discourage foods high in sugar and saturated fat, which can ...

Kelley Mack died at the age of 33 in August 2025 after battling a rare form of brain cancer. Her acting career had just gotten traction, with her performance in The Walking Dead being praised by fans.