The sympathetic nervous system becomes more active during times of stress, and for some people, this activation can become excessive or prolonged.

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Researchers have developed a genetic "barcoding" method to trace how stem cells in embryos become neurons and inner ear cells ...

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Our understanding of the brain’s role in the manifestations of uncontrolled diabetes has matured considerably, Find out more ...

With AI, “we are in the process not of re-creating human biology,” said Thomas Naselaris, a neuroscientist at the University ...

The human nervous system is made up of two main parts ... These networks work together to manage muscle movement, sensory input, reflexes, and communication between organs. When these systems function ...

A new health tool estimates your true biological age using routine checkups, offering insights into aging and long-term ...

New University of Melbourne research finds that our heart and brain health are tightly linked, which may help explain why ...

It doesn’t just happen in old movies, smokers often light up a cigarette after sexual activity. This behavior stems can carry ...