The vagus nerve is an indispensable body-brain connection that controls vital aspects of
autonomic physiology like breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and gut motility, reflexes …

The human gastrointestinal (gut) microbiota comprises diverse and dynamic populations of
bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, coexisting in a mutualistic relationship with …

The microbiota, the gut, and the brain communicate through the microbiota-gut-brain axis in
a bidirectional way that involves the autonomic nervous system. The vagus nerve (VN), the …

The gut microbiota has been implicated in chronic pain disorders, including irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS), yet specific pathophysiological mechanisms remain unclear. We showed …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by
impairments in social interactions and communication, restricted interests and repetitive …

Sensory functions of the vagus nerve are critical for conscious perceptions and for
monitoring visceral functions in the cardio-pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems. Here, we …

Prior mouse genetic research has set the stage for a deep understanding of appetite
regulation. This goal is now being realized through the use of recent technological …

Food is a powerful natural reinforcer that guides feeding decisions. The vagus nerve
conveys internal sensory information from the gut to the brain about nutritional value; …

Energy homeostasis requires precise measurement of the quantity and quality of ingested
food. The vagus nerve innervates the gut and can detect diverse interoceptive cues, but the …

Neural inputs from internal organs are essential for normal autonomic function. The vagus
nerve is a key body-brain connection that monitors the digestive, cardiovascular, and …