This article is about the senses of living organisms (vision, taste, etc.). For other uses of the term, see sense (disambiguation).

Senses are the physiological methods of perception. The senses and their operation, classification, and theory are overlapping topics studied by a variety of fields, most notably neuroscience, cognitive psychology (or cognitive science), and philosophy of perception.

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In Senate Health Showdown, Round Goes to G.O.P.
By ROBERT PEAR Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:20:49 -0000
As Senate Democrats struggle to line up 60 votes and pass their health care bill before Christmas, an attempt to debate a single-payer system fails.
Fitness: A Device to De-Stress Your Workout
By SARAH BOWEN SHEA Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:26:35 -0000
A small but growing number of athletes are wearing what manufacturers like to call “performance mouthpieces” while cycling, running or weight training.
When Lowering the Odds of Cancer Isn't Enough
By TARA PARKER-POPE Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:09:37 -0000
If someone invented a pill to cut a cancer risk in half, would you take it?

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Lax parents 'fuel binge drinking'
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:01:19 -0000
England's top doctor criticises the approach of some parents to alcohol, as official guidance says under-15s should not drink any.
Donors in Israel get op priority
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:03:44 -0000
Israel is to give donor card carriers a legal right to priority treatment if they should require an organ transplant.
Experts crack cancer 'gene code'
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:06 -0000
Scientists unlock the entire genetic code of two common cancers - skin and lung - a move they say could revolutionise cancer care.

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