Discovery of macrophages' protective role for nerve damage opens new treatment path
An increase in high-fat, high-fructose foods in people's diets has contributed to a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes.
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Northwell Health’s Dr. Kevin J. Tracey Reveals Power of the Vagus Nerve in New Book, The Great Nerve
The vagus nerve, a complex bundle of 200,000 fibers connecting the brain to vital organs, has remained a medical enigma for ...
Mouse model unveils dynamics through which SYNGAP1 gene supports cognitive function
The SYNGAP1 gene, which supports the production of a protein called SynGAP (Synaptic Ras GTPase-Activating Protein), is known ...
9 Fascinating Facts About 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 ...
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Direct connection found between memory and sensory processing centers in brain
A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new—and important or just "background noise." ...
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Newfound circuit better explains how the brain recognizes what is familiar and important
A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just 'background noise.' ...
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Human touch stimulates 16 different types of nerve cells in the body
The human sense of touch is a complex system that integrates diverse sensations such as pain, temperature, and pleasant ...
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Facial Nerve Paralysis
Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of your face that causes an inability to smile, blink, or control other facial movements. It happens when the facial nerve ...