Heart stimulation (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Heart stimulation

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An image of a heart labeled by vagal sensory neurons. In a new study published in the journal Nature, UC San Diego researchers and their colleagues found that these neurons trigger fainting, laying a foundation for addressing fainting-related disorders.

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Augustine Lab, UC San Diego

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Must be used in conjunction with UC San Diego study on sensory neurons tied to fainting.

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