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·June 15, 2016·4 min read

Dopamine, Obesity and Age Appear to Influence Preference For Sweet Foods

Researchers believe they might have identified a new abnormality in the relationship between dopamine and response to food in those with obesity.

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·May 26, 2016·3 min read

Sensory Neurons Modulate Aging Hormone

A new study suggests the taste or smell of food acts on sensory neurons, which could produce a type of aging hormone.

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·May 3, 2016·5 min read

Mapping the Circuit of Our Circadian Clock

Researchers shed light on how neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus connect to one another.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Proteins That May Protect Against Age Related Illnesses Discovered

Researchers have discovered six proteins that could help us to better understand how we age and could also potentially unlock new insights into a range of aging related diseases.

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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.

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·March 24, 2016·5 min read

Brain is Vital for Glucose Metabolism

According to researchers, neurons in the hypothalamus play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.

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Featured Neurology

·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

A drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.

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·February 13, 2016·2 min read

Loss of Sleep During Adolescence May Be a Diabetes Danger

A new study reports teen boys who experience a greater decline in slow wave sleep have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance than those who were able to maintain their sleep.