FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 1, 2018·4 min readPerceptual Pathway That Causes Body Dysmorphia and Increased Risk of Eating Disorders IdentifiedResearchers have identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body dysmorphia, causing an increased risk of both eating and exercise disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2017·6 min readUltra Rare Gene Mutations Implicated in Eating DisordersResearchers report ultra rare damaging genetic variants contribute to the risk of developing eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 12, 2017·4 min readGenetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia NervosaGenome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2017·5 min readModel of Anorexia Created Using Stem CellsFindings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 1, 2017·3 min readEven After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully RecoveredA new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2017·8 min readDeep Brain Stimulation for Patients With Chronic Anorexia is Safe and May Improve SymptomsA small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 12, 2015·3 min readKey Brain Activity Differences in People with Anorexia DiscoveredA new study reports when people with anorexia decide what to eat, they engage the dorsal striatum, an area of the brain associated with habitual behavior.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2015·6 min readLink Between Gut Bacteria and Anorexia Nervosa DiscoveredResearchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 23, 2015·2 min readConfusion Afoot: Why Most People Can’t Tell Their Toes Apart Without LookingA new study suggests we may have problems telling our toes apart and this might have implications for the way our brain perceives our bodies.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·4 min readPeople with Anorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Have Similar Brain AbnormalitiesA new study reports people with BDD and anorexia have similar brain abnormalities which affect their ability to process visual information.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2015·2 min readMultitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive BehaviorsResearchers report when food is absent, Agrp neurons initiate repetitive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·4 min readTwo Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating DisordersResearchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.Read More
