Nervous System

Latest about nervous system

Infographic: Drawing explains the parts of the human nervous system.

Diagram of the Human Nervous System (Infographic)

By Ross Toro published

Find out about the workings of the brain and nerves.

Neuroscience
A woman sits in bed, looking worried.

Women Worry More than Men

By Rachael Rettner published

Women are more likely to say they often feel worried, nervous or anxious.

Wellbeing
senses, perception

How Many Senses Do Humans Have?

By Ben Mauk published

Humans possess a host of senses less obvious than the five you know.

Neuroscience
drug, chemistry, ghb, date rape drug

How Does the 'Date Rape' Drug Work?

By Jeanna Bryner published

The date rape drug grabbed headlines when it was linked to a toy made in China.

Medicine & Drugs
Astrocytes

The Dish: Helper Brain Cells Grown in Lab

By Jennifer Welsh published

These brain cells act as body guards for neurons.

Mind
Itchy Back

Itch and Pain Have a Wasabi Connection

By Wynne Parry published

Wasabi-sensitive nerves can also make us itch.

Health
Box Jellyfish Eyes

Brainless Jellyfish Navigates with Specialized Eyes

By Wynne Parry published

One of multiple sets of eyes allows a box jellyfish to look up and stay safe in its mangrove home.

Jellyfish
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Brain Scientists Discover a Tiny Traffic Cop

By Amanda Chan published

Future research on this protein could help find drugs for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

Mind
An adult purple sea urchin.

Body of Sea Urchin is One Big Eye

By Charles Q. Choi published

Sea urchins may use the whole surface of their bodies as eyes, scientists now suggest.

Animals
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Study: Stem Cells Reverse Paralysis in Rats

By Live Science Staff published

Transplanted adult stem cells have been found to reverse paralysis associated with spinal cord injuries in lab rats.

Health
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