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·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Researchers debate the roles of the gut and brain hormones play in regulating appetite and metabolism.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 22, 2018·3 min read

Targeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat Obesity

Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.

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·October 18, 2018·4 min read

Weight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of Brain

A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.

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·April 19, 2018·4 min read

Neurons Derived From Super-Obese People Respond Differently to Appetite Hormone

According to researchers, neurons generated from super obese people are more likely to dysregulate hormones related to hunger and feeding behaviors.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 28, 2017·4 min read

New Appetite Control Mechanism Discovered in Brain

NPGL, a newly discovered molecule, increases appetite during periods of fasting and decreases it when we gorge, researchers report.

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·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.

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·August 23, 2016·2 min read

New Molecular Regulator of Eating Identified

According to a new study, a set of neurons previously linked to lactation may play a key role in regulating eating and body weight.

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·May 9, 2016·5 min read

Hunger Hormones Affect Decision Making in Rats

According to researchers, the hunger hormone ghrelin has a negative effect on decision making and impulsivity.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

How Restricting Calorie Intake May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s

Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing.