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It is known that brain has tremendous control over heart and blood vessels which is essential for our survival. This may be a simple mundane task of change in posture, but it actually involves a huge shift in blood flow. If this is not balanced can even risk our life. However, it was unknown how exactly brain achieves this function effortlessly. Recently, a group of researchers from Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental health and Macquarie University have reported discovery of a group of brain cells called RVLM neurons which act as the master controller for cardiovascular system. Read more. . .