Nervous System
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Spinal Cord Damage May Be Fixed with New TherapiesPeople 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.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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What Is Neuropathy?Peripheral neuropathy (often referred to simply as "neuropathy") refers to any condition that damages or disrupts nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
By Joseph Castro Published
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Ancient 'Mega-Clawed' Creature Had Brain Like a Spider'sBy Denise Chow Published
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Diagram of the Human Nervous System (Infographic)Find out about the workings of the brain and nerves.
By Ross Toro Published
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Women Worry More than MenWomen are more likely to say they often feel worried, nervous or anxious.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How Many Senses Do Humans Have?Humans possess a host of senses less obvious than the five you know.
By Ben Mauk Published
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How Does the 'Date Rape' Drug Work?The date rape drug grabbed headlines when it was linked to a toy made in China.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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The Dish: Helper Brain Cells Grown in LabThese brain cells act as body guards for neurons.
By Jennifer Welsh Published
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Itch and Pain Have a Wasabi ConnectionWasabi-sensitive nerves can also make us itch.
By Wynne Parry Published
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