Latest about nervous system
Oldest Nervous System Found in 520-Million-Year-Old Fossil
Fossils of an ancient creature resembling a shrimp with an armored head contain the oldest and best-preserved nervous system ever found.
Physiology Pioneer's Nobel Prize Sells for Nearly $800,000
One scientist's hard-earned golden prize just sold for a sizeable chunk of change.
Giant Whales' Mouths Have Unique Nerves: They Stretch
A massive whale's nerves can unfold and recoil like a bungee cord, explaining how they can balloon their mouths while feeding.
Daily Coffee Could Lower Your MS Risk
People who drink four cups of joe daily have a lower risk of developing the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers say.
'Emotional Map' Reveals Where Human Body Feels Gentle Touch
From the stroke of a mother's hand to the embrace of a lover, sensations of gentle touch activate a specialized set of nerves in humans.
New Wrinkle for Botox: Drug May Treat Stomach Cancers
The toxin used commonly for beauty treatment may prove useful in treating stomach cancers, new research in mice suggests.
Spinal Cord Damage May Be Fixed with New Therapies
People who have suffered injuries to the brain or spinal cord could one day be helped with treatments based on epigenetics or gene therapy, new research shows.
