FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2019·4 min readScientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeatingHippocampal dopamine 2 receptors, cells known to play a role in regulating memory, help curb the impulse to overeat.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·1 min readMemory of Last Meal Influences How Much is Eaten Next: Rat StudyResearchers have identified neurons in the brains of rats that control future food intake by preserving memories of past meals. The findings suggest boosting meal memories could help to manage overeating and curb obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2021·3 min readBrain Discovery May Lead to Solutions for OvereatingNeurons in the infralimbic cortex control the link between food cues and behavioral actions, such as overeating or bad food choices. When these neurons are regulated, the rat models consumed fewer treats.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 2, 2020·5 min readStudy finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesityFindings define a connection between reward, dopamine, and circadian pathways in the overeating.Read More
