Ontogeny of the vagal gut-brain axis
Kendall J. Lough, Jackson C. Knox, Sheryl S. Moy, Juliet S. King, Scott E. Williams
The paper identifies the development of a gut-brain circuit involving entero-endocrine cells and vagal neurons, showing its role in feeding and social behavior through BDNF regulation.
bioRxiv · May 1, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology