The vagus nerve carries information between the brain and organs in the chest and abdomen, such as the heart and intestines, ...

MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The leading cause of death worldwide is chronic inflammatory diseases. When the body is inflamed and under stress for long periods of time, the body’s heart rate ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Billions of nerve cells send signals coursing through our bodies, serving as conduits ...

New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice could lead to drugs for treating addictions and major depression. New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin ...

Studies suggest that starting in middle age, nerve cells in the locus coeruleus may get damaged by tau buildup, and that ...

The brain is made up of many different parts, each responsible for maintaining certain processes in the body or mind. The medulla oblongata is a small area of the brain stem. Though it may be little, ...

A brainstem region linked to breathing may help drive high blood pressure, especially in people with sleep apnea, new ...

The vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body, originates in the brainstem and extends down into the abdomen. It monitors and receives information about the functioning of the heart, lungs, and other ...

The advent of auditory prostheses has revolutionised the management of profound hearing loss. Cochlear implants (CIs) have long been established as an effective treatment for individuals with ...