The 12 cranial nerves carry bundles of fibers that enter and exit the brainstem at various levels. The […]
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The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body and derives its name from the Latin […]
The urge to breathe comes from a physiological drive. Sensors inside and outside the brain are continuously monitoring […]
New treatments are coming for patients living with FD. Find out why we need a natural history study […]
Scientists have long known that one of the greatest problems faced by patients with familial dysautonomia is the […]
New research from the Dysautonomia Center at NYU shows the first possible link between the FD genotype and […]
Each inspiration moves fresh air into the lungs and every expiration expels stale air out. Normally, we breathe […]
Our ability to see depends on dozens of tiny ganglion cells in our retina that encode our visual world. […]
Familial dysautonomia is rarer than most rare diseases, but this little known genetic disorder has become a gateway […]
At FD Day 2016, patients and family members came together for a 1-day intensive conference in New York […]
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