The vagus nerve is suddenly everywhere. On social media, people claim that if you are stressed, tense, or feeling low, all you need to do is stimulate your vagus nerve — through ear massages, gargling, singing, breathing exercises, or special electrical devices. It almost sounds too good to be true. But how much of it is actually backed by science?...

It is one of the body's fundamental forces, yet we rarely stop to think about it. And still, our breathing has the power to change our lives.

Check out our contribution to this documentary about the vagus nerve - exploring how it connects body and mind in surprising ways.We are proud to have been part of this project, and you can now watch it online!

BR and ARD's alpha Uni accompanied two students at GSU during their aptitude test and their daily life as a student. Prof. Dr. Dr. Sylvain Laborde's teaching was included into part 1 (12:48-15:52).