A research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has uncovered a fundamental principle of how the brain prioritizes vision and hearing differently depending on whether we are still or in ...

Could a natural fungus compound fight fatigue and sharpen your mind? New research suggests cordycepin might hold the key to boosting endurance and protecting brain function when pushed to the limit.

Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the ...

The results also add to a growing body of research showing that these two systems engage in a powerful interplay in various ...

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.

The results add to a growing body of research showing the nervous and immune systems interact in various organs, including the brain, lungs ... researchers analyzed gene activity in mouse and human ...