nervous system
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Choline is already known to be important for the brain and nervous system, and many people in the United States do not get the recommended daily amount.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The discovery reveals how the nervous system naturally limits scratching and may help explain why this process breaks down in people with chronic itch disorders.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
A gnarly debate at the center of modern AI research boils down to this: Can a system modeled on the human nervous system ever actually match a human’s abilities?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
If it’s uncomfortable or unsustainable to live with continuously, ask your body why — and how it can help you make decisions that are the kindest possible to your nervous system.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Get too much of it and you can irreparably damage the brain and central nervous system.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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