Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

A genetic mutation that helps animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes survive at high altitudes may hold the key to repairing nerve damage in conditions such as cerebral paralysis and multiple ...

A new study from Scripps Research reveals how a key touch-sensing protein detects mechanical forces with remarkable precision. Each time something lightly presses against your skin, specialized sensor ...

Genetic selection, refined management, and nutritional innovations allow modern flocks to reach market weight in just weeks. Yet such efficiency comes ...

It is always the small steps that get you to your destination, without fail. Big steps, running at full speed, always cost more than they are worth, and most of ...

Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends ...

One topic I’m especially passionate about, and that we touched on briefly last week when discussing neurodivergence, is digestion and how it influences mood and our sense of regulation.

Foods rich in magnesium, omega-3s, probiotics, antioxidants, and more can help your nervous system function properly, ...