New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve.

the sound becomes like popcorn dropped into hot oil. "When inflammation occurs, molecules activate signals that travel up the ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

A new study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain communication, addressing a critical gap in the field.

the sound becomes like popcorn dropped into hot oil. "When inflammation occurs, molecules activate signals that travel up the vagus nerve," Tracey says. And that's just half the story. The ...