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Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans. ... Read More...

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Wishful Thinking is Reward

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2018

A new study reports the reward system in our brains may affect our judgments. ... Read More...

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Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Researchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.... Read More...

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Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.... Read More...

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A Peek Into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2018

Researchers have identified novel neural pathways that help regulate sleep and wakefulness.... Read More...

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How the Brain Reacts to Food May Be Linked to Overeating

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2018

A new study reports when certain brain areas react more strongly to food rewards than financial rewards, children are more likely to overeat, even if they are not hungry or overweight.... Read More...

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New Neurons Archive Old Memories

Neuroscience NewsJuly 13, 2018

Researchers report neurogenesis underlies the brain's capacity to create and store new memories. Exercise, researchers report, promotes neurogenesis and increases hippocampal capacity.... Read More...

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Researchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female Mice

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

By inducing hot flashes, most commonly associated with menopause, in both male and female mice, researchers discover Kiss1 neurons initiate a fast boost in skin temperature followed by a drop in core body temperature.... Read More...

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Hungry? A Newly Discovered Neural Circuit May Be to Blame

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2018

Researchers have identified a subset of neurons in a region of the hypothalamus that play a critical role in regulating feeding and appetite in mice.... Read More...

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How the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter Behavior

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2018

Researchers report on how specific neurons can process sensory information about temperature and facilitate a change in behavior to adapt to the climate. ... Read More...

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