FeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2026·8 min readBrain’s Developmental Switch May Shape Lifelong Obesity RiskIs your weight gain pre-programmed? Scientists have discovered a developmental "fate-switch" in the brain that decides if you’ll be driven by hunger or fullness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 24, 2023·6 min readWhen Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression ResultAnhedonia and depression arise when POMC neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus become hyperactive as a result of chronic stress. Reducing the activity also reduces feelings of depression and loss of pleasure.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2019·3 min readObesity: The key role of a brain protein revealed – Mouse studyThe protein ACBP directly influences neurons that help both rodents and humans maintain a healthy weight.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 18, 2016·5 min readA New Player in Appetite ControlResearchers report glia play a critical role in feeding behavior and appetite control.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 23, 2016·2 min readNew Molecular Regulator of Eating IdentifiedAccording to a new study, a set of neurons previously linked to lactation may play a key role in regulating eating and body weight.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 2, 2015·7 min readGenetic Triggers in Weight Regulating Brain Cells DiscoveredResearchers have identified genetic triggers that help to regulate appetite in fish and mice.Read More
