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·February 18, 2015·2 min read

Mulling the Marijuana Munchies: How the Brain Flips the Hunger Switch

According to a new study, the marijuana 'munchies' appear to be driven by neurons which are usually involved in suppressing hunger.

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·February 12, 2015·4 min read

Common Biomarkers of Sleep Debt Found in Humans and Rats

New findings point to a shift in how lipids are metabolized and evidence of oxidative stress due to sleep restriction in humans and rats.

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·January 6, 2015·4 min read

MRI Sensitive to Metabolic Changes Reveals Brain Differences in Bipolar Disorder

Neuroimaging study identifies differences in cerebral white matter in bipolar patients who do not take lithium.

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Featured Genetics

·November 20, 2014·3 min read

Unwinding the Mysteries of the Cellular Clock

Enhancers control the expression of genes, a new study reports.

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·October 21, 2014·4 min read

Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases.

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·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Hunger Games: How the Brain ‘Browns’ Fat to Aid Weight Loss

A new study reveals a molecular process in the brain which impacts how much energy we can burn and how much weight we can lose.

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·October 7, 2014·2 min read

Sugar Linked to Memory Problems in Adolescent Rats

Consuming drinks which are high in sugar or high-fructose corn syrup leads to memory problems and neuroinflammation in adolescent rats, a new study reports.

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·May 22, 2014·3 min read

Genes Discovered Linking Circadian Clock with Eating Schedule

Mutations in a pair of genes, which normally help regulate eating scheduled and keep them in sync with daily sleep rhythms, may play a role in so called night eating syndrome.