Nervous System
Latest about nervous system
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Physiology Pioneer's Nobel Prize Sells for Nearly $800,000
By Elizabeth Peterson published
One scientist's hard-earned golden prize just sold for a sizeable chunk of change.
![Trichoplax, a simple animal with no organs, feeds on microalgae (red specks).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jSRKfkqxV35RdKY7K5eKVD-320-80.jpg)
No Organs, No Problem: Weird Animal Hunts Without Nerves or Muscles
By Nicholas Weiler published
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Giant Whales' Mouths Have Unique Nerves: They Stretch
By Shannon Hall published
A massive whale's nerves can unfold and recoil like a bungee cord, explaining how they can balloon their mouths while feeding.
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Daily Coffee Could Lower Your MS Risk
By Christopher Wanjek published
People who drink four cups of joe daily have a lower risk of developing the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers say.
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'Emotional Map' Reveals Where Human Body Feels Gentle Touch
By Tanya Lewis published
From the stroke of a mother's hand to the embrace of a lover, sensations of gentle touch activate a specialized set of nerves in humans.
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New Wrinkle for Botox: Drug May Treat Stomach Cancers
By Bahar Gholipour published
The toxin used commonly for beauty treatment may prove useful in treating stomach cancers, new research in mice suggests.
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Spinal Cord Damage May Be Fixed with New Therapies
By Charles Q. Choi published
People who have suffered injuries to the brain or spinal cord could one day be helped with treatments based on epigenetics or gene therapy, new research shows.
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