The orchestration of breathing depends on an intricate network of brainstem circuits, glial elements and peripheral inputs to produce rhythmic ventilation and adaptive responses to metabolic demands.

First and foremost, we breathe in order to absorb oxygen—but this vital rhythm could also have other functions. Over the past few years, a range of studies have shown that respiration influences ...

First and foremost, we breathe in order to absorb oxygen – but this vital rhythm could also have other functions. Over the past few years, a range of studies have shown that respiration influences ...

Adipose tissue metabolism is regulated by intricate neural circuits that integrate central commands and peripheral feedback to maintain energy homeostasis. Hypothalamic nuclei integrate hormonal and ...

When humans and other animals are in a calm state, they tend to breathe slower, and their heartbeat also slows down. Contrarily, when they are exercising or under psychological stress, both their ...

Could the deepest parts of the brain hold some of the secrets of sleep that still remain elusive to science? A team from Hackensack Meridian Health and its Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) ...

Smells can be a powerful trigger for memories. The sense of smell can be protective and plays a role in our behavior. Breathing through the nose is associated with enhanced memory encoding, ...