leptin

Random

leptin

·August 25, 2018·5 min read

Destructive Mechanism That Blocks the Brain from Knowing When to Stop Eating Identified

Researchers report mice fed a high fat diet produce an enzyme called MMP-2, which results in leptin being blocked from binding to its receptors. This, they report, prevents neurons from signaling that the stomach is full. The study suggests blocking MMP-2 may help people with obesity to lose weight.

This image shows a fried egg with a pink brain over the top.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 14, 2015·4 min read

High Fat Diets Can Impair Critical Motivational Pathway

A new study reports high fat diets can impair the function of the mesolimbic dopamine system.

Image shows a man sitting awake with an alarm clock.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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.

Diagram of how the enzyme controls appetite.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 4, 2016·4 min read

How The Brain Controls Our Appetite

A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the enzyme that controls our appetite in response to low glucose availability.

This is a cartoon drawing of two ray guns, one named insulin and the other leptin, shooting lasers at a high fat meal.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 16, 2015·2 min read

Could Our Brain Instruct Our Bodies to Burn More Fat?

New research provides additional insight into how the brain regulates body fat and could help provide more effective methods of weight loss.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 24, 2015·3 min read

How Hunger Controlling Neurons Regulate Bone Mass

According to a new study, AgRP neurons not only control huger, they also regulate bone mass.

This shows a pregnant woman making a heart shape with her hands over her belly

Featured Neuroscience

·May 25, 2019·2 min read

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

Consuming too much omega 6 during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in babies and pregnancy complications. In mice who had higher levels of linoleic acid in their diets, researchers noted altered concentrations of inflammatory proteins and a decrease in hormones that regulate fetal growth and development. Researchers stress the effects of a high linoleic acid concentration in diet are the same for both animal models and humans.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 12, 2016·5 min read

Brain Cells That Aid Appetite Control Identified in Mice

Researchers report their discovery could open new doors for the development of drugs to control obesity and weight gain.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 19, 2018·4 min read

Neurons Derived From Super-Obese People Respond Differently to Appetite Hormone

According to researchers, neurons generated from super obese people are more likely to dysregulate hormones related to hunger and feeding behaviors.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 29, 2016·6 min read

Sleep Loss Boosts Hunger and Unhealthy Food Choices

A new study reports sleep loss enhances endocannabinoid levels, causing hunger and a stronger desire to indulge in snacking.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 18, 2018·4 min read

Weight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of Brain

A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.

1 2

Username
Password

	Remember Me Lost your password?