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Human brain
The human brain is the center of the central nervous system in humans as well as the primary control center for the peripheral nervous system.
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May 16, 2025 — Psychological treatment can relieve pain. New research now shows what happens in the brain -- and what specific treatments psychologists, doctors and patients can turn ...
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