Nervous System
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Penis worm's ancient cousin fossilized with its doughnut-shaped brain intactScientists found preserved brain tissue in a Cambrian fossil.
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In a 1st, scientists counted all 10,000 nerve fibers in the human clitorisThe clitoris contains thousands more touch-detecting nerve fibers than once thought.
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Ebola can linger in brain fluid and trigger deadly relapse, monkey study suggestsEbola can lurk in fluid-filled cavities in the brain.
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Fight or flight: The sympathetic nervous systemReference The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.
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500 million-year-old, bug-like fossils have stunningly preserved nervous systemsThe organisms may be related to modern arachnids, scientists say.
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Scientists inserted disco 'strobe lights' into jellyfish to see how they function without brainsScientists genetically modified jellyfish in order to make their neurons light up.
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Why does cold fresh air help nausea go away?Here are some theories as to why cold air helps get rid of nausea.
By Tyler Santora Published
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COVID-19 could mix up body's 'fight-or-flight' systemThere's still much that’s unknown about the subtle impacts a typical COVID-19 infection may have on the body and the nervous system.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Mysterious neurological symptoms are appearing in US diplomats and spies around the worldApproximately 60 U.S. personnel stationed around the world have complained of mysterious neurological symptoms that may be linked to the use of a microwave weapon.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
