Many biological processes are regulated by electricity—from nerve impulses to heartbeats to the movement of molecules in and ...
From interactive diagrams to A.I. assistants, virtual tools are beginning to supplant physical dissections in some classrooms Students learn anatomy from an Asclepius AI Table, which merges ...
One of the only things I think I’ve learned in what will, pretty soon, be decades, plural, of work in elite sport is that everybody is human. Everybody. Every Body. (Including the refs!) Which means ...
The 17th century Evelyn Tables show real human nerves and veins, dried on wooden boards. Designers on the new Netflix film took note. This is an article from our newsletter “Science Goes To The Movies ...
The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans Olivia Ferrari Sea lampreys have large neurons and synapses, making them ...
In a culture in which everything feels urgent, social media is filled with bad news, and our work days feel endless, something’s bound to give. Often, that thing is our nervous systems. In fact, if ...
Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive neuronal loss, for which ...
With their quick-change camouflage and high level of intelligence, it’s not surprising that the public and scientific experts alike are fascinated by octopuses. Their abilities to recognize faces, ...
An important part of the human experience is striving for higher achievements and deeper understanding. In science, deeper understanding can have practical applications for health and ameliorating the ...
Your autonomic nervous system helps regulate emotional balance, but chronic stress or trauma can trigger an overactive fight-or-flight response. Nervous system dysregulation refers to a condition in ...
The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...