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·August 15, 2013·3 min read

Sympathetic Neurons Engage in “Cross Talk” With Cells in the Pancreas During Early Development

Researchers identify sympathetic nerves as critical players in organizing pancreatic cells during development.

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·November 5, 2013·6 min read

Effects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your Genes

Chronic stress alters gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. The change leads to an overabundance of inflammation, which is linked to many negative health effects, a new study reports.

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·June 11, 2015·2 min read

Delving Into the Sympathetic Nervous System

A new study reports on how a key component of the nervous system develops during the embryonic stage.

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·October 3, 2015·3 min read

Controlling Body Temperature in Response to Fight or Flight

A new study reports TRPV1 controls the nerves that release noradrenaline and affects core body temperature during the 'fight or flight' response.

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·August 29, 2016·3 min read

Feeling The Chill: Special Nerve Cells Cause Goose Bumps

Researchers have shown the sympathetic nervous system comprises of different neurons that regulate erectile muscle control in goose bumps and nipple erection.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks

Researchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.

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·March 2, 2017·4 min read

Horse Riding Can Improve Children’s Cognitive Ability

Researchers report the vibrations produced by horse riding can activate the sympathetic nervous system and improve learning for children.

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·April 17, 2017·5 min read

It’s Your Brain, Not Your White Blood Cells, That Keeps You Warm

A new study reports the sympathetic nervous system is the main driver of thermoregulation.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Veterans With PTSD Have An Increased ‘Fight or Flight’ Response

During times of mental stress, young veterans with PTSD show increased 'fight or flight' response, a new study reports.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Your Mood Depends on the Food You Eat, and What You Should Eat Changes as You Age

Binghampton researchers report on how the foods we eat can affect our mental well being, and how our dietary needs change as we age.

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·June 20, 2018·5 min read

Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?

Researchers report persistent psychological stress can contribute to the development and progression of vision loss.

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·April 28, 2021·6 min read

Stress Slows the Immune Response in Sick Mice

Noradrenaline impairs immune response by inhibiting the movement of leukocytes to different tissue.

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