Two recent papers demonstrate that the vestibular system transforms raw sensory data into a sophisticated internal model of head orientation and movement. You have full access to this article via ...

When astronauts return from a prolonged visit to space, they are often carried out of their capsules and placed on stretchers ...

Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University ...

and smell—as well as the internal vestibular, interoceptive, and proprioceptive senses—are critical for interacting with the environment. When the sensory receptors in the nervous system ...

This work shows that many cortical areas including primary sensory areas are constantly being updated and receiving feedback from other modalities. In the case of the vestibular system ...

This work shows that many cortical areas, including primary sensory areas, are constantly being updated and receiving feedback from other modalities. In the case of the vestibular system ...

Sensory systems include the parts of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information, including the visual system, auditory system, olfactory system, somatosensory system ...

Researchers suggest a better understanding of the neural basis for thermoregulation during motion sickness may provide ...

There has been an increase in the number of falls over the years, especially in the age group of 65 and older.

Etiology includes a variety of central nervous system, cardiovascular, otologic, and sensory causes. One of the most common causes is benign positional vertigo, a peripheral vestibular dysfunction.