Somatic system articles from across Nature Portfolio The somatic system refers to the part of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for somatosensory function; that is, voluntary ...

This useful study employs optogenetics, genetically-encoded dopamine and serotonin sensors, and patch-clamp electrophysiology to investigate modulations of neurotransmitter release between striatal ...

Most people think of digestive problems as purely gastrointestinal in origin. Bloating, constipation, cramps, or acid reflux; these are usually linked to what we eat or the state of our gut lining.