
What are the parts of the nervous system? - NICHD
Aug 9, 2018 · The nervous system has two main parts: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off …
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Aug 9, 2018 · The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and extend to all …
What does the nervous system do? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
The nervous system plays a role in nearly every aspect of our health and well-being. It guides everyday activities such as waking up; automatic activities such as breathing; and complex …
The conduction velocities and their distribution in the corresponding transcallosal fibers in the central nervous system were calculated in a similar way by tracking the changes in …
Tissue Clearing - Microscopy and Imaging Core
Imaging long-range functional correlations and connections is of vital importance in biomedical research, especially in the central and peripheral nervous system. Unfortunately, biological …
About Neuroscience | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Oct 1, 2018 · Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and networks of sensory and motor nerve cells, called neurons, throughout …
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Aug 15, 2014 · The treatment differs from person to person, depending on each one’s specific needs. Although the initial damage of cerebral palsy in the brain cannot be reversed, earlier …
What causes cerebral palsy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Aug 11, 2013 · Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development in the parts of the brain that control movement. These events can happen before, during, or shortly after birth or …
Researchers Discover Gene Crucial for Nerve Cell Insulation
The discovery has implications for understanding disorders of myelin production. These disorders can affect the peripheral nervous system—the nerves outside the brain and spine. These …
Nerve axons in the peripheral nervous system exhibit a beaded morphology when they are subjected to variety of insults (mechanical, chemical, or metabolic)[1]. This study asseses …