The body and brain are in constant two‐way communication. Driving this communication is a
region in the lower brainstem: the dorsal vagal complex. Within the dorsal vagal complex …

The neurobiological mechanisms that regulate the development and maintenance of alcohol
use disorder (AUD) are complex and involve a wide variety of within and between systems …

The nucleus tractus solitarii (nTS) is the initial site of integration of sensory information from
the cardiorespiratory system and contributes to reflex responses to hypoxia. Afferent fibers of …

The avoidance of being overweight or obese is a daily challenge for a growing number of
people. The growing proportion of people suffering from a nutritional imbalance in many …

Respiratory infections are one of the most common causes of illness and morbidity in
neonates worldwide. In the acute phase infections are known to cause wide-spread …

GPCRs transform extracellular stimuli into a physiological response by activating an
intracellular signaling cascade initiated via binding to G proteins. Orphan G protein-coupled …

The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) is a glucose transporter that is located within
the proximal tubule of the kidney's nephrons. While it is typically associated with the kidney …

Viscerosensory information travels to the brain via vagal afferents, where it is first integrated
within the brainstem nucleus tractus solitarii (nTS), a critical contributor to cardiorespiratory …

There is consensus that the heart is innervated by both the parasympathetic and
sympathetic nervous system. However, the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in …

Microglia are involved in neuroinflammatory processes during diverse pathophysiological
conditions. To date, the possible contribution of these cells to deoxynivalenol (DON) …