FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2026·9 min readFat Cells Teach the Brain to Avoid Bad FoodA new study reveals that fat cells play a vital role in learning food aversion. By producing dopamine in response to infection, fat cells tell the brain to avoid harmful bacteria in the future.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Neurons that Control Feeding Behavior in DrosophilaNew research identifies a pair of neurons which control the feeding behavior in Drosophila fruit flies. The discovery could help scientists better understand how the brain uses stimuli and memory to produce classically conditioned responses.Read More
