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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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·July 7, 2016·5 min read

Messaging By Flow in the Brain

Researchers visualize cilia-based networks in the brain, which could transport vital messenger substances.

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·July 6, 2016·6 min read

Hunger Neurons Are Regulated by a Protein Activated During Fasting

Researchers discover a control mechanism for neurons involved in hunger and eating disorders.

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·June 23, 2016·5 min read

Smell Tells Intruder Mice How To Behave

A new study reports that a genetically specific cluster of hypothalamic cells is wired to the olfactory system and responds only when a male mouse enters another male's cage.

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·June 22, 2016·3 min read

“Hey! You Stole My Food!” Abnormal Eating Behaviors in Frontotemporal Dementia

A new study investigates the link between frontotemporal dementia and abnormal eating behaviors.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Omega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by Fructose

Researchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.

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·April 17, 2016·3 min read

A New Principle for Brain Controlled Hormone Secretion

A new study reports on how dopamine can regulate itself.

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·April 14, 2016·4 min read

How We Wake and Fall Asleep

Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that appears to regulate between sleep and wakefulness.

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·April 10, 2016·4 min read

Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling

A new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.