Researchers have revealed neural circuits in the brainstem that are crucially involved in implementing decisions by controlling three fundamental behavioral states or strategies: perseverance, ...

In the animals, we found that at the time of the sudden apnea, similar hyperexcitable conditions occurred in the brainstem. These conditions lead to a sudden wave of neuronal firing that was ...

Every time you eat, your body goes through a complex process to decide when you’ve had enough. The sensation of fullness, ...

Breathing influences pupil size, with contraction during inhalation and dilation during exhalation. This effect, controlled ...

Columbia scientists have identified specialized brainstem neurons that tell mice when to stop eating. These cells integrate sensory and hormonal signals to regulate meal size and respond to ...