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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Genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia associated with thinner retinas

Genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia associated with thinner retinas

Single psychedelic dose boosts long-term cognitive flexibility in mice

Single psychedelic dose boosts long-term cognitive flexibility in mice

Disruption of sterol biosynthesis by prescription drugs: A hidden threat to brain development

Disruption of sterol biosynthesis by prescription drugs: A hidden threat to brain development

New approach to treating chronic pain without opioids

New approach to treating chronic pain without opioids

Transcendental meditation greatly reduces PTSD symptoms, meta-analysis shows

Transcendental meditation greatly reduces PTSD symptoms, meta-analysis shows

Engineered brain cells offer new hope for treating Alzheimer's

Engineered brain cells offer new hope for treating Alzheimer's

Existing drug shows potential to revive immune cells in sepsis patients

Existing drug shows potential to revive immune cells in sepsis patients

Discovery sheds light on protein's role in myelin formation and schizophrenia

Discovery sheds light on protein's role in myelin formation and schizophrenia

Researchers identify gene targets that may protect against Alzheimer’s

Researchers identify gene targets that may protect against Alzheimer’s

Internal appetite signals vary with socioeconomic background

Internal appetite signals vary with socioeconomic background

Sex and age play key roles in dementia biomarker levels

Sex and age play key roles in dementia biomarker levels

FOXR2 activation found in multiple pediatric brain tumor types

FOXR2 activation found in multiple pediatric brain tumor types

Harnessing the healing power of music in clinical care

Harnessing the healing power of music in clinical care

Can gut microbes help prevent Alzheimer’s?

Can gut microbes help prevent Alzheimer’s?

Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

Survey reveals diverse practices in thoracic sympathetic surgery across Europe

Survey reveals diverse practices in thoracic sympathetic surgery across Europe

Researchers uncover a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers uncover a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

Heavy drinking linked to increased risk of brain lesions

Heavy drinking linked to increased risk of brain lesions

Study explores impact of parental Alzheimer’s on tau protein spread in the brain

Study explores impact of parental Alzheimer’s on tau protein spread in the brain

Tim-3 identified as promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

Tim-3 identified as promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

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