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The Circadian Rhythm of the Heart Rate
The Circadian Rhythm of the Heart Rate
The sympathetic nervous system influences gene expression in the heart to regulate the day-night cycle of resting heart rate.
The sympathetic nervous system influences gene expression in the heart to regulate the day-night cycle of resting heart rate.
vagus nerve
The Gut of Mice Communicates with the Brain Through the Vagus Nerve
Sukanya Charuchandra | Sep 21, 2018 | 2 min read
The researchers who made the discovery suggest the signaling may form a sixth sense.
Nerve Stimulation Revives Consciousness from Vegetative State
Shawna Williams | Sep 25, 2017 | 2 min read
Low-intensity activation of the vagus nerve appears to have increased a patient’s awareness of his surroundings after 15 years without communication.
Gut Microbiota–Obesity Link Clarified
Catherine Offord | Jun 9, 2016 | 2 min read
Changes in diet can cause gut microbes to produce acetate, which in turn stimulates insulin secretion and obesity in rodents, scientists show.
Choir Singers Synchronize Heartbeats
Chris Palmer | Jul 10, 2013 | 1 min read
Singers in a choir unconsciously coordinate their breathing patterns, which leads to synchronized heart rates, especially during slow chanting.
Moody Mice Soothed by Bacteria
Jessica P. Johnson | Aug 31, 2011 | 1 min read
A common dietary supplement alters neurotransmission to ease anxiety.