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·March 6, 2015·7 min read

Research Suggests Brain’s Melatonin May Trigger Sleep

The brain's naturally made melatonin contributes to falling and staying asleep.

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·April 18, 2018·6 min read

Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.

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·May 5, 2017·4 min read

Your Muscles Can ‘Taste’ Sugar

Researchers have discovered a mechanism of glucose sensing by muscles that contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels in the body.

This shows Id4 expression in hippocampal neurons

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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

Signal blocks stem cell division in the geriatric brain

A gene regulated called Id4 appears to be a key component in controlling stem cell proliferation.

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·October 18, 2016·5 min read

A New Player in Appetite Control

Researchers report glia play a critical role in feeding behavior and appetite control.

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·June 2, 2019·2 min read

Astrocytes protect neurons from toxic buildup

Stimulating mouse neurons in a dish lead to a build-up to fatty acids and lipid particle release. Astrocytes engulfed the particles and increased genetic activity associated with detoxification.

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·November 7, 2016·4 min read

Brains of Those with Anorexia and Bulimia Can Override Urge to Eat

Researchers have identified a neurological reasons why people with eating disorders are able to override the urge to eat.

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·September 14, 2017·4 min read

SIDS Research Confirms Changes in Babies’ Brain Chemistry

Researchers have confirmed previous findings linking abnormalities in serotonin to sudden death in infants. It is hoped the findings will help other researchers to develop biomarkers to identify infants at increased risk of SIDS.

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·August 4, 2016·6 min read

New Understanding of Thirst Emerges from Brain Study

A new study reports specialized brain cells in mice predict the hydrating effects of drinking before the liquid can change the composition of the bloodstream.

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·June 29, 2018·4 min read

How the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter Behavior

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