nerves

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This approach allowed the researchers to pinpoint exactly where inflammation and tissue damage appeared in organs such as fat tissue, muscle, liver, and peripheral nerves.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which tell your muscles what to do.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"They also get on each other's nerves but secretly rather enjoy it."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Settles-Bey sways to the rhythm of the bongos on a recent Sunday in the park -- but nerves are still frayed.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

He’s talking, and explaining everything, but the nerves in my head are buzzing so loud, I don’t hear anything.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell