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·June 25, 2019·3 min read

These neurons affect how much you do, or don’t, want to eat

Neurons in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) appear to regulate food intake. The neurons appear to form part of a network that controls appetite loss in mice.

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·February 22, 2019·9 min read

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the BNST that senses the negative effects of alcohol and modulates the urge to drink. The study reports that when this mechanism doesn't function correctly, we lose the ability to recognize that we have had enough to drink.

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·January 25, 2019·4 min read

Brain Pathway Linked to Impulsive Behaviors Identified

A new study reveals impulsive behaviors may be triggered when dopamine passes from the amygdala to the BNST.

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·August 26, 2018·4 min read

Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified

Researchers have identified two subpopulations of neurons in the BNST that connect to separate populations of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus which appear to drive two opposing emotional states; avoidance and reward seeking

Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2018·3 min read

How a Brain Circuit Generates Anxiety

Researchers have identified a specific circuit in the brain's central amygdala that raises anxiety levels. The study could pave the way for the development of new treatments for anxiety disorders.

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·September 20, 2017·5 min read

Oxytocin Turns Up the Volume of Your Social Environment

According to researchers, blocking the activity of oxytocin restored normal social behavior in stressed mice.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 3, 2017·4 min read

The Secret Connection Between Anxiety and Sleep

Researchers have identified neurons that appear to play a critical role in connecting sleep and emotions. The findings provide an important insight into the pathophysiology of insomnia and the role of orexin in arousal regulation. Researchers hope their findings will lead to new remedies for sleep disorders.