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          brown fat

          This shows the sensory nerves stained in red and orange.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·March 27, 2015·3 min read

          Sensory Nerves Allow Good Fat to Communicate with the Brain

          Researchers report sensory nerves allow brown fat to communicate with the brain while the fat is generating heat.
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          Image shows brown far in the collarbone.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·March 10, 2016·4 min read

          Brown Fat Keeps Blood Sugar in Check

          Researchers report brown fat may also help to keep blood sugar in check in healthy adults.
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          Diagram of mitochondria.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 16, 2016·4 min read

          Converting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse Study

          Findings could help to find treatments for fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.
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          Image shows macrophages and neurons.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 9, 2017·4 min read

          Making Fat Mice Lean: Specialized Macrophages Responsible For Fat Breakdown

          Researchers have identified a population of immune cells that appear to be associated with neurons which play a role in fat storage and obesity.
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          graphical abstract for the study
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·November 15, 2018·3 min read

          Gut Hormone and Brown Fat Interact to Tell the Brain It’s Time to Stop Eating

          A new study reports brown fat interacts with secretin, a gut hormone, to signal the feeling of fullness to the brain while eating.
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          This shows a cup of coffee
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·June 24, 2019·4 min read

          Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?

          Caffeine can promote brown adipose tissue function and improve thermogenesis, helping to burn fat more efficiently.
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          This shows BAT deposits
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 22, 2019·3 min read

          Why brown fat is good for people’s health

          Brown adipose fat (BAT) may help to protect against diabetes and obesity. BAT serves as a key metabolic filter that controls branched chain amino acid clearance, contributing to better overall metabolic health.
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          This shows a woman measuring her belly
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 28, 2020·2 min read

          People with brown fat may burn 15% more calories

          Study reports short-term cold exposure activates brown fat and energy metabolism, helping people with brown adipose fat burn calories 15% more than those without.
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          This shows a man swimming
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 11, 2021·5 min read

          Winter-Swimming Scandinavian Men Can Teach Us How the Body Adapts to Extreme Heat and Cold

          A study of Scandinavian Winter swimmers reveals alternating between cold water swimming and hot sauna sessions may affect the way in which brown adipose fat burns energy and produces heat.
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          This shows a drawing of a mouse and a brain slice
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 7, 2022·3 min read

          Daylight Hours Impact Opioid Receptor Levels in Brown Fat

          Shorter daylight hours increase opioid receptor signaling in the brown fat of animals.
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          Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

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          New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

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          From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

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          Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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