Nervous System

Latest about nervous system

Biodigital human nervous system

What Is Neuropathy?

By Joseph Castro published

Peripheral neuropathy (often referred to simply as "neuropathy") refers to any condition that damages or disrupts nerves in the peripheral nervous system.

Neuroscience
Illustration of Fossil Nervous System

Ancient 'Mega-Clawed' Creature Had Brain Like a Spider's

By Denise Chow published

Spiders
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
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