A new study by scientists from Duke University in the US presented evidence of the existence of a neural circuit that directly connects the gastrointestinal tract with the brain. Such a connection is not open for science. But this time, scientists have obtained evidence that the intestine, stomach and brain organize “mutual communication” in a very short time – literally seconds, writes Science Mag.
Previous research argued that to form a link between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain requires a minimum of ten minutes. The new work of scientists indicates the existence of a “new set of paths that use the cells of the intestine for faster connection with the brain stem”.
American researchers a new type of neuron in the brain, which they believe provide the appearance of ultra-fast channel teleperedachi signaling pathways”. Such a relationship according to them helps to detect the toxins in the body, however, this hypothesis needs to be tested.
The gastrointestinal tract of humans consists of more than 100 million nerve cells. These cells aktiviziruyutsya and produce signals reaching the brain, for example, in a situation with food: the intestines and stomach so misleading, how much the body needs food. In addition, these signals are consistent with the reward system: according to scientists, the connection between the digestive tract and the brain explains why the food in most cases makes a person feel better.
Also, the researchers note that their findings confirm that stimulation of the vagus nerve by an electric current really is able to treat severe depression in people.
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