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·May 2, 2019·3 min read

New brain mechanisms regulating body weight identified: Rodent study

Interleukin-6 interacts with leptin in the lateral parabrachial nucleus to reduce food intake. Reducing IL-6 in the IPBL increases weight gain and could help explain why some are more prone to overeating and obesity.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 20, 2018·5 min read

Gut-Brain Connection Signals Behavioral Alterations While Eating: Worm Study

Researchers have identified neurons in the guts of C. elegans that detect when bacteria are ingested and release a neurotransmitter that signals the brain to halt locomotion.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Is the Gut or Brain More Important in Regulating Appetite and Metabolism?

Researchers debate the roles of the gut and brain hormones play in regulating appetite and metabolism.

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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.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Featured Psychology

·May 16, 2016·3 min read

How Obese and Anorexic People React Differently to Taste

According to researchers, women who are obese and those suffering from anorexia respond differently to taste than those without an eating disorder.

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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.

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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.

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