A new mouse study sheds light on how neurons in the brain can activate to trigger inflammation based upon encoded memories of prior infections. The findings shed light on how psychosomatic disorders can occur.
Study reveals how the insular cortex helps assess and predict physiological states of the body. The findings shed light on the neural basis for interoception.
Findings about the brain-body connection may also have implications for treating those with opioid addiction, researchers believe.
