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Recent research identifies 16 human nerve cell types, revealing complex sensory responses and challenging traditional views on nerve specificity. In a new study published in Nature Neuroscience, ...

Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one.

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The visual perception of optical stimuli demands high performance from the brain. Every second, the eyes absorb more than 10 ...

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Balancing with a flick of the tail It has long been assumed that mice use their tail as a passive counterweight, like how you might lower your body on a bicycle when riding over difficult terrain or ...