Nervous System
Latest about nervous system
How Does the 'Date Rape' Drug Work?
By Jeanna Bryner published
The date rape drug grabbed headlines when it was linked to a toy made in China.
The Dish: Helper Brain Cells Grown in Lab
By Jennifer Welsh published
These brain cells act as body guards for neurons.
Itch and Pain Have a Wasabi Connection
By Wynne Parry published
Wasabi-sensitive nerves can also make us itch.
Brainless Jellyfish Navigates with Specialized Eyes
By Wynne Parry published
One of multiple sets of eyes allows a box jellyfish to look up and stay safe in its mangrove home.
Brain Scientists Discover a Tiny Traffic Cop
By Amanda Chan published
Future research on this protein could help find drugs for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.
Body of Sea Urchin is One Big Eye
By Charles Q. Choi published
Sea urchins may use the whole surface of their bodies as eyes, scientists now suggest.
Study: Stem Cells Reverse Paralysis in Rats
By Live Science Staff published
Transplanted adult stem cells have been found to reverse paralysis associated with spinal cord injuries in lab rats.
Human Brain Has Origin in Lowly Worm
By Robert Roy Britt published
The origin of the human brain has been traced back to primitive central nervous systems in worms and bugs, researchers now say.
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