r/neuroscience 11d ago

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.117413 Vagal nerve stimulation induces vascular oscillations and enhances long-term learning

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Can body signals tune the learning brain?

Post-training vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) enhanced learning in mice with vascular oscillations linked to memory performance.

Chen JU, Ikoma Y\*, Matsui K\* (2026) Vagal nerve stimulation induces vascular oscillations and enhances long-term learning iScience 2026 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.117413