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Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about one in three people, but the brain circuits involved are ...

This vestibular system, comprising fluid-filled canals and specialized cells, serves as the body’s built-in gyroscope, continuously sending signals to the brain about balance and movement.

Balance involves a complex system using vision, proprioception (body awareness), and the vestibular system (inner ear), all working together to maintain equilibrium. It includes how your body ...

Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at ...

Furthermore, our sensory systems are responsible for much of our balance. Particularly, our vestibular system — a sensory system in the inner ear that controls balance, spatial orientation, and helps ...

Researchers hope their findings on motion sickness could also lead to improved medications for people with this condition.

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Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) is an examination of eye movements called nystagmus which are provoked by stimulation of the inner ear. The exam ...