Nervous System

The nervous system is an organ system containing a network of specialized cells called neurons that coordinate the actions of an animal and transmit signals between different parts of its body. In most animals the nervous system consists of two parts, central and peripheral. The central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord.
What is the Nervous System?

The nervous system is a complex network of neurons and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

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Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

New insights into how the immune system handles latent parasite infections

New insights into how the immune system handles latent parasite infections

Study finds association between heart dysfunction and smaller brain volumes

Study finds association between heart dysfunction and smaller brain volumes

Neighborhood disadvantage linked to higher dementia risk

Neighborhood disadvantage linked to higher dementia risk

Researchers identify key gene linked to heroin addiction

Researchers identify key gene linked to heroin addiction

Marathon running temporarily reduces brain myelin levels

Marathon running temporarily reduces brain myelin levels

Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility

Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility

New brain circuit involved in motion sickness could help improve metabolic health

New brain circuit involved in motion sickness could help improve metabolic health

Study links type 2 diabetes to weakened reward signals in the brain

Study links type 2 diabetes to weakened reward signals in the brain

Case study: Bartonella, Babesia pathogens can be a cofactor in complex neurological illnesses

Case study: Bartonella, Babesia pathogens can be a cofactor in complex neurological illnesses

Groundbreaking study unveils key mechanism for neuronal identity regulation

Groundbreaking study unveils key mechanism for neuronal identity regulation

Researchers uncover protective role of dopamine in regulating tau function

Researchers uncover protective role of dopamine in regulating tau function

Advanced software improves cerebellum analysis for disease diagnosis

Advanced software improves cerebellum analysis for disease diagnosis

Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in elderly women

Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in elderly women

Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men

Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men

Study reveals how stress affects TBI outcomes in a sex-dependent manner

Study reveals how stress affects TBI outcomes in a sex-dependent manner

$2.17 million NIH grant awarded to investigate cranial osteopathic manipulation for brain injury recovery

$2.17 million NIH grant awarded to investigate cranial osteopathic manipulation for brain injury recovery

Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s

Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s

Study shows potential of uric acid as add-on therapy for stroke

Study shows potential of uric acid as add-on therapy for stroke

Blood-brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation linked to Down syndrome Regression Disorder

Blood-brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation linked to Down syndrome Regression Disorder

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