A viral theory about chronic stress is hitting a nerve—literally—and it might explain why you're always on edge.

Somatic system articles from across Nature Portfolio The somatic system refers to the part of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for somatosensory function; that is, voluntary ...

For many people living with ME/CFS and long Covid, it can be valuable to do deeper psychological work to promote greater ...

A team has made a major breakthrough in the field of three-dimensional (3D) imaging of large-scale biological tissues. They developed the world's fastest high-definition 3D imaging technology for ...

"Addicted to Violence," the third album from the SOAD guitarist's solo project Scars on Broadway, is out July 18.

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Given the propensity for tachyarrhythias, hypercontractile state and responsiveness to β-receptor blockade, consideration has been give to a role for the cardiac sympathetic nervous system.

Splitting AFL into two divisions would make for a more exciting competition, writes Mick Malthouse IMAGINE your team not only playing for a premiership, but to avoid relegation. Two divisions ...

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Constant stress can increase your risk for long-term health issues like heart attack and diabetes. Learn the toll stress can take on the body.

Medical research on the nervous system. From the growth of nerve cells to neurodegeneration, read all about the spinal cord, the brain and neurons.