Given its non-invasive nature, there is increasing interest in the use of transcutaneous vagus
nerve stimulation (tVNS) across basic, translational and clinical research …

Interoceptive pathways may be manipulated at various levels to develop interventions to
improve symptoms in a range of disorders. Primarily through the lens of the respiratory …

Survival is a fundamental physiological drive, and neural circuits have evolved to prioritize
actions that meet the energy demands of the body. This fine-tuning of goal-directed actions …

Background The therapeutic potential of transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) is currently
being explored for numerous clinical applications. However, optimized response for different …

Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is a common illness characterized by chronic widespread pain,
sleep problems, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Dysfunctional neurotransmitter systems …

Electrical stimulation of the auricular vagus nerve (aVNS) is an emerging electroceutical
technology in the field of bioelectronic medicine with applications in therapy. Artificial …

The afferent vagus nerves project to diverse neural networks within the brainstem and
forebrain, based on neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and functional (fMRI) brain …

Background Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback has a beneficial impact on perceived
stress and emotion regulation. However, its impact on brain function is still unclear. In this …

Objective: Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) may benefit cognition
in healthy adults but may differentially affect specific domains of cognitive function. Currently …

The locus coeruleus (LC) is a small brainstem structure located in the lower pons and is the
main source of noradrenaline (NA) in the brain. Via its phasic and tonic firing, it modulates …