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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Weight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic Drug

A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.

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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Eating at ‘Wrong Time’ Affects Body Weight and Circadian Rhythm

Eating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports.

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·July 10, 2017·4 min read

More Evidence That Natural Plant Compound May Reduce Aging’s Cognitive Effects

Researchers from Salk Institute have found additional evidence that fisetin, a natural compound found in strawberries, could help to treat cognitive decline and memory loss associated with aging. They discovered the compound reduced memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Based on the findings, researchers report fisetin could help prevent other age related neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 5, 2017·7 min read

Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain

Researchers report microglia, immune cells found in the brain, may trigger overeating and increase weight gain as a response to high fat diets. The study suggests targeting microglia could provide new treatment options to help curb obesity.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Serotonin Improves Sociability in Autism: Mouse Study

Researchers link early serotonin deficiency to several symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder.

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·May 26, 2017·5 min read

Enzyme That Allows Brain Tumor Growth Discovered

A new study reveals how the ACSS2 enzyme allows brain tumors to grow in a nutrient starved environment.

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·May 23, 2017·4 min read

Why Our Brain Cells May Prevent Us From Burning Fat When We Diet

Researchers have identified a mechanism that allows the body to adapt to a low caloric intake and limits weight loss.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·May 12, 2017·4 min read

Genetic Locus on Chromosome 12 Implicated in Anorexia Nervosa

Genome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.

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·May 4, 2017·6 min read

Circadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to Diet

Changing the circadian clock in the liver of mice alters the way the body responds to diet and also changes the gut microbiota, a new study reports.

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·May 2, 2017·4 min read

The Science of “Hitting the Wall”

Researchers find the physiological basis for 'hitting the wall' during exercise.

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·April 5, 2017·5 min read

New Function Discovered For Compound That May Help Slow Aging

Researchers discover a new mechanism of action for rapamycin that could help prevent neurological damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

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