How nerve signals are sent around the body at varying speeds as electrical impulses

Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 12:31 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have proved a 60-year-old theory about how nerve signals are sent around the body at varying speeds as electrical impulses. Researchers tested how these signals are transmitted through nerve fibers, which enables us to move and recognize sensations such as touch and smell.

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