Confocal micrograph of a peripheral sensory neuron in culture. Marker stains and antibodies are used to identify neurons (red), c-Fos protein (green) and nuclei (blue). Note the nuclear ...

There is a specialized subset of sensory neurons called nociceptors that are able to sense pain. These neurons are spread throughout our skin, our muscles, and in most of our internal organs.

First, a sample image would ... in visual sensory processing as well. In a study, titled "Locus coeruleus norepinephrine ...

Illustration of C. elegans and its dorsal (neck) motor neuron, SMBD (right). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

This new method offers a more complete understanding of how neurons function, revealing that these two signals encode different information for sensory ... When a neuron receives a stimulus ...