Nervous System
Latest about nervous system

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.

What Is Neuropathy?
By Joseph Castro published
Peripheral neuropathy (often referred to simply as "neuropathy") refers to any condition that damages or disrupts nerves in the peripheral nervous system.

Diagram of the Human Nervous System (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Find out about the workings of the brain and nerves.

Women Worry More than Men
By Rachael Rettner published
Women are more likely to say they often feel worried, nervous or anxious.

How Many Senses Do Humans Have?
By Ben Mauk published
Humans possess a host of senses less obvious than the five you know.

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.
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