It connects to the rest of your body through what’s called the enteric nervous system (ENS). This signaling system makes it possible for your gut to communicate with your brain.

Long range synchronization within the enteric nervous system underlies propulsion along the large intestine in mice. Communications Biology, 2021; 4 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-02485-4 ...

While the enteric nervous system, referred to by some scientists as a “ second brain,” is a highly developed system of neurons that function independently of the brain, it’s not actually a ...

And while it has a direct line to both the brain and spinal cord, the enteric system has the ability to direct the organs under its control independent of either system. Despite its importance, ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a sophisticated, autonomous network of neurons and glia embedded within the gastrointestinal tract, critical for regulating motility, secretion, and blood flow ...

What makes the enteric nervous system so special is that it controls the entire digestive system, from the esophagus to the anus, and is able to function completely on its own even when completely ...

But if you ask me, the enteric nervous system is too important and too sophisticated to be considered the ‘little brother,’” said Berghe. This story was translated and adapted from MediQuality.

Other startups targeting the enteric nervous system include Neurogastrx and Enterin. The growing understanding of glial cells in the gut could inform efforts to develop drugs that target the cells ...

“The classical conductors used in electronics are metals, which are very hard and rigid. The mechanical properties of the nervous system are more reminiscent of soft jelly. In order to get an ...

By Rich Haridy May 29, 2018 ew insights into neuronal firing patterns in the enteric nervous system show the complexity of our "second brain" vitstudio/Depositphotos View 1 Images ...