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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion
Mindfulness research has challenged the popular belief that we should be able to dismiss difficult emotions.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 23, 202439 min read
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5-Min Science: Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome and Immunity
The vagus nerve connects Brunner’s glands to the central amygdala, responsible for processing fear and anxiety.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 11, 20245 min read
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The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability
Vagal activity and parasympathetic nervous system function produce respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and heart rate variability (HRV).
BioSource Faculty
Sep 24, 202414 min read
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