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 …

Nov 7, 2013 · The gene normally makes a protein, called FMRP, that is important for creating and maintaining connections between cells in the brain and nervous system. The mutation causes …

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 …

Apr 12, 2012 · Methylmercury in fish eaten by pregnant women can harm a fetus's developing nervous system. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pregnant women …

Jun 27, 2012 · This level of alcohol intake per day has been linked to adverse effects on the developing fetus, including effects on the central nervous system. The participants in the study …

Aug 9, 2018 · The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and networks of sensory and motor nerve cells, called neurons, throughout the body. Neuroscience aims to understand how …

Feb 11, 2020 · Some endometriosis lesions have nerves in them, tying the patches directly into the central nervous system. These nerves may be more sensitive to pain-causing chemicals …

Using similar approaches, we identified BRF1 mutations in a child with growth failure, markedly delayed bone age, and central nervous system anomalies (Jee et al. 2017), and identified …

May 15, 2012 · Phenylketonuria, often called PKU, is an inherited disorder that can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) if not treated. In PKU, the body can’t process …

DO WE STUDY Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The nervous system coordinates body actions, such as breathing and walking. It also …