The default mode network (DMN) is a set of interconnected brain regions known to be most active when humans are awake but not ...

A new study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain communication, addressing a critical gap in the field.

New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve does it all—tells your lungs to breathe, controls your heart rate, and even forms the foundation for a whole ...

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their ...

These cells coordinate bodily functions and movement quickly, often without intentional thought. They also can be affected differently by health conditions. Talk with your healthcare provider if you ...

Within the nervous system, nerve cells receive information through different bodily senses: smell, sight, sound, touch, and taste. This information is transported to and interpreted by the brain, so ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

The tingling, numbness, and pain of peripheral neuropathy generally stem from nerve damage in your hands and feet. The nerve damage—and the symptoms—generally start in your longest nerves, which is ...

It’s made up of the body’s many nerve cells. These cells work together ... their surrounding environment and control their body functions. The nervous system is very complex.

The authors provide a solid set of data supporting the safety of transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation on cardiovascular ... both acute taVNS and repetitive taVNS on cardiovascular function ...