New 3 D images reveal the clitoris’ s complex nerve network, highlighting long‑ standing gaps in medical understanding of the female body.How big is the clitoris? Where exactly is it located? And how ...

Once described by a 16th-century anatomist as the "shameful member," the clitoris has historically been ignored in research in part due to taboo. Additionally, dissecting clitoral nerve tissue is ...

Anatomy of one of least studied human organs could improve outcomes for women who have pelvic surgery ...

By examining genetic clues that linger in adult cells, scientists have now gained surprising insights into the developmental ...

The image shows motor neurons that have been generated from human iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) and integrated into a 3D-printed bioscaffold. The cells (shown in red) grow inside the ...

Glial cells are an integral part of the human nervous system. They help support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist. Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous ...

A complex system of nerves and muscles enables the human eye to blink, gaze, and shift focus. The trochlear nerve is one of six cranial nerves that carry electrical impulses from the brain to the eye.