FeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2018·5 min readResearchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste AversionA new study implicates the basolateral amygdala in conditioned taste aversion. The study could pave the way for treatments to curb taste aversions associated with chemotherapy and eating disorders.Read More
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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 10, 2017·6 min readBoth Obese and Anorexic Women Have Low Levels of ‘Feel Good’ NeurosteroidWomen who suffer from eating disorders from anorexia to obesity have lower levels of allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite previously linked to mood disorders, a new study reports.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
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 7, 2017·4 min readGenes Influence Ability to Read a Person’s Mind From Their EyesResearchers report our genetic makeup influences our ability to read a person's emotions or thoughts through their eyes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2017·4 min readWhy Our Brain Cells May Prevent Us From Burning Fat When We DietResearchers have identified a mechanism that allows the body to adapt to a low caloric intake and limits weight loss.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
FeaturedGenetics·April 23, 2017·3 min readCould Genetics Influence What We Like to Eat?Findings could help empower people to enjoy and stick to optimal diets.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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 7, 2016·4 min readBrains of Those with Anorexia and Bulimia Can Override Urge to EatResearchers have identified a neurological reasons why people with eating disorders are able to override the urge to eat.Read More