Nervous System

Latest about nervous system

A still from a video fly-through of the brain map shows a slice of mouse brain.

Gigantic new 3D map traces every neuron in a tiny mouse brain

By Rafi Letzter published

A years-long Allen Institute for Brain Science project to map the entire mouse brain is complete, and you can explore it now.

Land Mammals
Scientists are amazed that a human brain could persist for 2,600 years.

Incredible 'Heslington Brain' Resists Rotting for 2,600 Years. Here's How.

By Laura Geggel published

Most brains rot soon after a person dies. How did this 2,600-year-old human brain stay intact?

Neuroscience
A newfound Alalcomenaeus fossil from the western U.S. contains remnants of a nervous system (black stain).

Fossilized Brains Found in Ancient Bug-Like Creatures

By Nicoletta Lanese published

New evidence of preserved brain tissue from the Cambrian period counters arguments that nervous tissue cannot be fossilized.

Fossils
Researchers discovered a new organ sitting below the outer layer of the skin. The organ is made up of nerves (blue) and sensory glia cells (red and green).

Scientists Just Found a Previously Unknown Organ Lurking Under Your Skin, and It Helps Detect Pain

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

You can blame this mysterious newfound organ for the pain you feel when you prick your finger.

Neuroscience
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Alien Life Might 'Think' More Like an Octopus Than a Human

By Mindy Weisberger published

When an octopus uses its arms, it's a no-brainer.

Octopuses
Sliced deli meat and cheese

Lethal Listeria Outbreak: Why Is This Bug So Dangerous?

By Rachael Rettner published

One person has died in connection with a Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meats and cheeses. Why is this bacterium so dangerous?

Viruses, Infections & Disease
Rimmy is a rescued bottlenose dolphin being cared for at SeaWorld San Antonio.

World's First Dolphin Spinal Tap Cranks Marine Medicine Up to 11

By Brandon Specktor published

This is (Dolphin) Spinal Tap.

Dolphins
A woman with prostate problems stands next to a toilet.

Why Do Some of Us Shiver When We Pee?

By Emma Bryce published

Is there a purpose to pee shivers, or are they simply a biological glitch?

Health
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You May Have a 'Second Brain' in Your Butt... And It's Smarter Than You Think

By Brandon Specktor published

The neurons in your colon don't need to be told what to do.

Mind
A light therapy provided pain relief to mice with neuropathic pain who had serve pain from even a gentle touch. Above, a microscopic image of the skin of a mouse, with the nerve cells that are responsible for sensitivity to gentle touch shown in green. Th

This Light Therapy Could Zap Away Chronic Pain One Day

By Rachael Rettner published

Just flicking on a light might one day provide pain relief to some patients with chronic pain, early research in animals suggests.

Health
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