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 ...

Known as the second brain, your gut has influence over your emotions and physical health. Housed within the enteric system ...

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Most cases of Parkinson’s are believed to arise from environmental factors, and exposure to harmful Desulfovibrio strains ...

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Inside the ganglion, the nerves may communicate with each other or combine fibers to form new branches. The human brain contains 12 nerve ganglia on either side. After leaving the geniculate ganglion, ...

When a pregnant woman had her blood sampled back in 1972, doctors discovered it was mysteriously missing a surface molecule ...

The cochlear nerve, also known as part of the vestibulocochlear or auditory nerve, is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, ...

Researchers from Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute have discovered a surprising link between a common ...

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