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Electrical zaps can 'reawaken' lost neural connections, helping paralyzed people walk again
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
Scientists found preserved brain tissue in a Cambrian fossil.
In a 1st, scientists counted all 10,000 nerve fibers in the human clitoris
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
Ebola can lurk in fluid-filled cavities in the brain.
Fight or flight: The sympathetic nervous system
Reference The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.
500 million-year-old, bug-like fossils have stunningly preserved nervous systems
The organisms may be related to modern arachnids, scientists say.
Scientists inserted disco 'strobe lights' into jellyfish to see how they function without brains
Scientists genetically modified jellyfish in order to make their neurons light up.
Why does cold fresh air help nausea go away?
Here are some theories as to why cold air helps get rid of nausea.
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