Nervous System
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Gut-brain axis: How it works and its link to mental health
By Anna Gora published
Reference The gut-brain axis refers to the connection between the gut and the brain.
Why are paper cuts so painful?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Our anatomy and the nature of paper make paper cuts super painful.
Why does stubbing your toe hurt so much?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Here's the science behind why stubbing your toe is oddly excruciating.
Electrical zaps can 'reawaken' lost neural connections, helping paralyzed people walk again
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists identified specific spinal nerve cells that people likely need to regain the ability to walk after paralyzing injuries.
Penis worm's ancient cousin fossilized with its doughnut-shaped brain intact
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Scientists found preserved brain tissue in a Cambrian fossil.
In a 1st, scientists counted all 10,000 nerve fibers in the human clitoris
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
The clitoris contains thousands more touch-detecting nerve fibers than once thought.
Ebola can linger in brain fluid and trigger deadly relapse, monkey study suggests
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Ebola can lurk in fluid-filled cavities in the brain.
Fight or flight: The sympathetic nervous system
By Nicoletta Lanese, Scott Dutfield published
Reference The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.
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