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. The research, led by Kelly G.

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn's ...

(via SciShow) The vagus nerve is kind of a wellness it-girl right now. But some of the claims that influencers make about it are a little... out there. So we decided to do some research and get to the ...

“We know that the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway is a regulatory mechanism that uses the vagus nerve to reduce inflammation,” she said. Aside from inhibiting production of TNF ...

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 ...

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Summary: New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve. Using germ-free mice, scientists observed significantly reduced vagal nerve ...

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn's, and multiple ...