The vagus connection: exploring the neurobiology of brain-gut communication
Xing T, Ozkaya KS, Nassrallah Z, Travagli RA
Journal of Neurophysiology · 2026
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This imbalance plays a significant role in pathological conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia.
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Xing, T., Ozkaya, K. S., Nassrallah, Z., & Travagli, R. A. (2026). The vagus connection: exploring the neurobiology of brain-gut communication. Journal of Neurophysiology, 135(1), 261-272. https://doi.org/10.1152/jn.00516.2024
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