Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists
This ‘electrical superhighway’ helps to control everything from our breathing to our immune system. Could stimulating it transform physical and mental health?

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/aug/23/the-key-to-depression-obesity-alcoholism-and-more-why-the-vagus-nerve-is-so-exciting-to-scientists

The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists

Stimulating the vagus nerve is being hyped as the simplest way to reduce stress, dampen anxiety – and could even curb obesity. But what exactly is it? And how does tickling your ear help?

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"The extreme state of parasympathetic activity, nausea, aims to protect from toxic substances."

Florsheim et al. (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.12.007

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