nervous system
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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
Platts said while most people associate radiation with cancer risk, it also can impact the central nervous system and blood circulation.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Researchers note that it is still unclear whether the offspring in this study will experience central nervous system issues.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
But the enteric nervous system, which governs gut motility through a dense network of neurons that neuroscientists sometimes call the “second brain,” is not built to sustain that kind of chronic, pharmacological override.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
From January on, she was wrapped in a wet sheet and rubbed vigorously for five minutes every morning, which was supposed to stimulate her nervous system and circulation.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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