Breathing plays a crucial role in shaping perceptual and cognitive processes by regulating
the strength and synchronisation of neural oscillations. Numerous studies have …

The causes of essential hypertension remain an enigma. Interactions between genetic and
external factors are generally recognized to act as aetiological mechanisms that trigger the …

The circuit organization within the mammalian brainstem respiratory network, specifically
within and between the pre-Bötzinger (pre-BötC) and Bötzinger (BötC) complexes, and the …

The nucleus of the solitary tract (solitary nucleus, nucleus tractus solitarii [NTS]), located in
the dorsomedial medulla, is the first relay station for general visceral and taste afferents …

The nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) regulates life‐sustaining functions ranging from
appetite and digestion to heart rate and breathing. It is also the brain's primary sensory …

Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) has been stated as one of the main health
concerns in the XXI century due to its high incidence. Objective: The objective of this study …

Sleep and arousal from sleep are associated with profound changes in cardiovascular and
respiratory functions. Fluctuations of arterial blood pressure (ABP), heart rate (HR), and …

The brainstem contains several critical areas involved in control of behavioral arousal, wake-
sleep cycle, cardiovascular function, and respiration. Sleep and arousal are associated with …

The ongoing process of breathing underlies the gas exchange essential for mammalian life.
Each respiratory cycle ensues from the activity of rhythmic neural circuits in the brainstem …

The retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) contains chemosensitive cells that distribute CO2-
dependent excitatory drive to the respiratory network. This drive facilitates the function of the …