The nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), paraventricular nucleus (PVN), and rostral ventrolateral
medulla (RVLM) are the most targeted regions of central blood pressure control studies …

Leptin signaling within the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) contributes to the control of food
intake, and injections of leptin into the NTS reduce meal size and increase the efficacy of …

Hindlimb unloading (HU) in rats induces cardiovascular deconditioning (CVD) analogous to
that observed in individuals exposed to microgravity or bed rest. Among other physiological …

The respiratory motor pattern is coordinated with cardiovascular system regulation.
Inspiratory drive and respiratory phase durations are tuned by blood pressure and …

Food intake is controlled by the coordinated action of numerous brain regions but a
complete understanding of the process remains elusive. The nucleus of the solitary tract …