nerves

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MS is a disease of the brain and central nervous system, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the fatty myelin sheath that normally protects the nerves, like insulation around electric wires.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“For now, the market looks caught between short-term nerves over renewed hostilities and a lingering hope that both sides still have enough incentive to get energy flows moving,” he added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The system can automatically identify and segment 31 organs and tissue types while also mapping nerves and immune cells throughout the body.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Minogue said making the documentary had required her to put aside her nerves and revisit moments she found painful.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Reeling in my nerves, I pressed on, inhaling the first page.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas