nerve
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The good versions — the deeply custardy ones with crisp edges and pockets of surprise throughout — rely on balance, responsiveness and a little bit of nerve.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The team also tested a more direct method by injecting isolated mitochondria from both humans and mice into the dorsal root ganglia, clusters of nerve cells that send sensory information to the brain.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Using the new platform, known as MouseMapper, the team discovered widespread inflammation and previously unknown nerve damage linked to obesity.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
One of the most surprising discoveries involved the trigeminal nerve, a major facial nerve responsible for facial sensation and certain motor functions.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
I’ve never known another commoner who had the nerve to do that.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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