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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2020Appetite can be increased by cells in the brainGlial cells known as tanycytes deliver signals to neurons in the brain to activate appetite. Optogenetic stimulation of tanycytes increases appetite. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 3, 2020Brain cells that change shape after a mealFollowing a meal, astrocytes associated with POMC neurons in the hypothalamus alter their shape. After eating, glucose levels increase temporarily. Astrocytes detect the signal and react within one hour, causing POMC neurons to activate and promote the feeling of satiety. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 5, 2019Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stressA new study identifies a novel neural network regulating feeding and mood in response to chronic stress. Inhibiting the POMC to ventral tegmental area circuit increases body weight and food intake while reducing depressive symptoms in mouse models. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 15, 2019Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns and mothersPOMC, a gene which regulates the stress response system, and PER2, a gene associated with circadian regulation, are altered in women who drank moderate-to-high amounts of alcohol during pregnancy and their newborns. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2019Researchers identify new hunger pathway in the brainNewly identified network in the hypothalamus alters feeding behaviors on a shorter timescale. The pathway affects food intake and body weight by releasing GABA, which may occur due to the detection, and not the consumption of food. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2019Obesity: 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·November 15, 2018Seeing and Smelling Food Prepares the Liver for Digestion: Mouse StudyResearchers say the sight and smell of food alone may be enough to prompt the liver to start the processes that help digest food. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2018Link Between Exercise and Appetite Loss ExplainedResearchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 18, 2018Leptin’s Neural Circuit IdentifiedA new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2018Clues to Obesity’s Roots Found in Brain’s Quality Control ProcessFindings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 21, 2016Insight Into the Brain’s Control of Hunger and SatietyNew findings revise the current models for homeostatic control, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2016How The Brain Controls Our AppetiteA new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the enzyme that controls our appetite in response to low glucose availability. Read More
