Brain Stem The brain stem, situated at the bottom of the brain, is made up of three main parts: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

The Role of Medullary Respiratory Activity Breathing, a seemingly automatic process, is regulated by medullary respiratory activity, a function of the medulla oblongata ... the part of the brain ...

For example, it may work directly on your brain’s cough center, which is located in the medulla oblongata, a part of your brain stem. The cough center connects to nerves elsewhere, including ...

It’s all part of a three-day event dubbed SoftLaunch. Lead artists contributing to SoftLaunch’s (SL) run on Jan. 23, 24 and 25 have converted spaces typically used as hallways into their own medulla ...

The patient underwent intravenous antiplatelet therapy after the operation, and follow-up neuroimaging revealed multiple small infarcts in the cerebellum and medulla oblongata. The patient was ...

Low-dose naloxone might reduce the coupling of Gs protein in the medulla oblongata, thus decreasing the occurrence of nausea and vomiting. The more precise mechanism needs clarification with further ...

John Kounios is a professor of psychological and brain sciences at Drexel University. He is co-author of The Eureka Factor: Aha Moments, Creative Insight, and the Brain (Random House, 2015) and ...

It’s a new species of virus that’s related to other dangerous viruses such as Nipah and Hendra, which have caused serious outbreaks in other parts of the world. It’s also distantly related ...

When animals and humans explore their surrounding environment or complete specific tasks, their brains simultaneously support both their mental (i.e., cognitive) processes and physical movements. For ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create ...

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same ...