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·March 31, 2011·4 min read

Fruit Fly’s Response to Starvation Could Help Control Human Appetites

Biologists at UC San Diego have identified the molecular mechanisms triggered by starvation in fruit flies that enhance the nervous...

Electrophysiology

·June 9, 2011·2 min read

Nicotine Triggered Appetite Suppression Site Identified in Brain

It is widely known that smoking inhibits appetite, but what is not known, is what triggers this process in the...

Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2012·3 min read

Neurons That Control Overeating Also Drive Appetite for Cocaine

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have zeroed in on a set of neurons in the part of the brain...

Featured Neuroscience

·September 20, 2012·2 min read

Brain Study Reveals the Roots of Chocolate Temptations

Researchers have new evidence in rats to explain how it is that chocolate candies can be so completely irresistible. The urge to overeat such deliciously sweet and fatty treats traces to an unexpected part of the brain and its production of a natural, opium-like chemical.

The image shows an expertly crafted brain made from sugar paste for a cake topper.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 28, 2013·2 min read

When Food Porn Holds No Allure: The Science Behind Satiety

New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full.

The image shows the projected neurons of the fruit fly. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2013·3 min read

Hunger Affects Decision Making and Perception of Risk

A new study finds the state of satiation affects perception of risk and decision making.

The image shows Drosophila flies.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Drowsy Drosophila Shed Light on Sleep and Hunger

Researchers find a key function of the neuropeptide sNPF which regulates sleep, hunger and metabolism in Drosophila.

This image shows a drawing of a brain on a convayer belt. There is a drawing of a large image on one side, and a slimmer person on the other.

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·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Hunger Games: How the Brain ‘Browns’ Fat to Aid Weight Loss

A new study reveals a molecular process in the brain which impacts how much energy we can burn and how much weight we can lose.

The illustration shows a man exhaling smoke. Inside the smoke are images of food.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 18, 2015·2 min read

Mulling the Marijuana Munchies: How the Brain Flips the Hunger Switch

According to a new study, the marijuana 'munchies' appear to be driven by neurons which are usually involved in suppressing hunger.

This image shows the location of the arcuate nucleus.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 25, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Redefine Role of Brain’s ‘Hunger Circuit’

A new study could have positive implications for developing anti obesity treatments.

This image shows the hypothalamic cells.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 27, 2015·5 min read

Neurons Controlling Appetite Made from Skin Cells

According to a new study, researchers have successfully converted adult skin cells into hypothalamic-like neurons.

This shows a man looking guilty while eating a cookie.

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·April 27, 2015·5 min read

AGRP Neurons Make it Hard To Stick to a Diet

AGRP neurons are responsible for those feelings of hunger which can make it more difficult to resist snacks when on a diet, a new study reports.

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