In contrast to animals with radial symmetry, whose nervous system consists of a distributed network of cells, animals with bilateral symmetry have segregated, defined nervous systems. In vertebrates, the nervous system is segregated into the internal structure of the brain and spinal cord (together called the central nervous system, or CNS) and the routes of the nerves that connect to the rest of the body (known as the peripheral nervous system, or PNS).

Link to Neuroanatomy Hub

Initial Overview based on Wikipedia entry Jan. 3, 2016.  Also see the Nervous System, Brain,  and Human Brain wikipedia entries.

Dr. Burwell's research focus is the neural bases of memory and attention especially the cognitive and behavioral functions of the parahippocampal region and the functional neuroanatomy of the parahippocampal region.

The Stanley team will focus on the development of tools to instantly and precisely target cell activity deep in the brain using radio waves, nanoparticles and genetically modified viruses.

NIH Webpages

"This year's Nobel Laureates have discovered a positioning system, an 'inner GPS' in the brain that makes it possible to orient ourselves in space, demonstrating a cellular basis for higher cognitive function.”