Researchers have identified the activity of a genetic network that responds to social stress in mice. Read More
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Hydration signals from the gut travel via the vagus nerve to activate thirst neurons in the SFO. These neurons signal to cells in the median preoptic nucleus, driving animals to drink and the kidneys to conserve water in the bloodstream. Read More
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
A new study reveals the prefrontal cortex may play a role in coordinating the level of consciousness through the cholinergic system. Read More
Glial cells known as tanycytes deliver signals to neurons in the brain to activate appetite. Optogenetic stimulation of tanycytes increases appetite. Read More
Findings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report. Read More
A new neuroimaging study reveals women who take oral contraception have reduced hypothalamic volume compared to women who do not take the pill. Smaller hypothalamic volume was associated with increased negative emotions and depression risk. Read More
The absence of a specific type of neuron in the brain can lead to obesity and diabetes in mice report researchers. The outcome, however, depends on the type of diet that the animals are fed. Read More
Study reveals how the insular cortex helps assess and predict physiological states of the body. The findings shed light on the neural basis for interoception. Read More
A new neuroimaging study identifies differences in brain areas in children with Tourette syndrome compared to peers without the disorder. Read More
Researchers report sensory nerves allow brown fat to communicate with the brain while the fat is generating heat. Read More
Researchers have been able to spark a hibernation-like state in mice by artificially exciting Q neurons. Read More
