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Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness. ... Read More...

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Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

Study reveals people with obesity have more mutations in semaphorin signaling in the hypothalamus, implying semaphorins may be critical for maintaining a healthy body weight.... Read More...

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Anorexic Patients Prefer Underweight Bodies

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

Using virtual reality, researchers shed light on how those with anorexia perceive their own bodies.The study also found women with anorexia consider severely underweight bodies to be ideal and most attractive.... Read More...

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This image shows an overweight man's tummy with a measuring tape around it.

Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2015

According to a new study, those who are aware they are overweight or obese might gain more weight than those who are unaware of their weight problems.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neurology

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

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Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Anorexic Patients Prefer Underweight Bodies

Knowing You’re Overweight May Lead to Further Weight Gain