Particularly important for the heart and pineal gland is the superior cervical ganglion. "To get a clear sense of our results, imagine the ganglion as an electrical switchbox.

image: The superior cervical ganglion of a mouse: Here, neurons that control the heart muscle (pink) are in close proximity to those that control the pineal gland (blue). A new study shows that ...

One of the ganglia that is of particular importance to both the heart and pineal gland is the superior cervical ganglion (SCG). Scientists use shopping carts to diagnose atrial fibrillation ...

The research team analyzed pineal glands from mice and humans with cardiac disease, where they found “substantial” denervation compared to control groups. Using a collection of sequencing tools, ...

Ganglion cysts are harmless, and the outlook is excellent for most people. Only people with symptoms should undergo treatment, but the cyst may recur if doctors do not remove it completely.