nervous system

Single-Celled Slime Mold Can Learn And 'Remember'

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 29, 2016 02:30 PM EDT

Scientists find that even single-celled organisms can understand, learn and remember experiences to a certain extent.

Zika Virus Linked To Yet Another Brain Disorder In Adults

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 12, 2016 04:29 PM EDT

Zika virus has been seen to lead to another serious brain disorder, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. This is a serious autoimmune disease attacking the human brain and spinal cord.

Study: Octopus Can Sense Light Through Skin, Without Taking Help From Nervous System

By Kamal Nayan - May 21, 2015 10:47 AM EDT

Octopuses can see through skin, a new study has found. The marine creatures don't require their eyes or even the nervous system to detect light and the changes in its intensity, as they can do it through their skin.

Sleeping Problems? Breathing Trick Discovered to Knock You Out in 60 Seconds

By R. Siva Kumar - May 07, 2015 08:28 AM EDT

Sleep scientists explain how you can use a breathing technique to nod off.

'Magic' Cure for Arthritis Revealed

By R. Siva Kumar - Dec 23, 2014 07:12 PM EST

An electronic device implanted into the collarbone of an arthritic patient may help to get rid of pain in just six weeks.

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