Nervous System
Latest about nervous system
![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).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/53Lu9k4tYCYUhNS9SJNQEV-320-80.png)
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.
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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.
![Sliced deli meat and cheese](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hcz4vYaWTgVdQfuLayB5XF-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Rimmy is a rescued bottlenose dolphin being cared for at SeaWorld San Antonio.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPJLhnGXegMBfdZojxEEyN-320-80.jpg)
World's First Dolphin Spinal Tap Cranks Marine Medicine Up to 11
By Brandon Specktor published
This is (Dolphin) Spinal Tap.
![A woman with prostate problems stands next to a toilet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7GTFigKdQYgZyD8xLvGtSN-320-80.jpg)
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?
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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.
![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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XDEUuGWXZf3SoQDMcB4Znn-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Developing nerve cells](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/22VdxfHz5zp53B38MN8fLo-320-80.jpg)
Scientists Find Very Young Cells in Even Very Old Brains
By Rafi Letzter published
A new study finds baby nerve cells even in very old brains. But the research remains controversial.
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