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          This shows a brain and fatty, sugary foods.
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          ·October 5, 2024·4 min read

          Fat Alone Doesn’t Disrupt Brain’s Appetite Neurons

          A new study reveals that a high-fat diet alone does not appear to be responsible for changes in brain neurons that regulate appetite and energy balance. Researchers found no immediate effect on neurons in the hypothalamus of mice fed a high-fat, low-sugar diet, suggesting that other nutrients like sugar may play a more significant role in altering brain function.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 19, 2022·4 min read

          Serotonin 2C Receptor Associated With Obesity and Maladaptive Behavior

          Mutations in the gene for the serotonin 2C receptor play a key role in obesity and dysfunctional behaviors in both human and animal models.
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          ·June 8, 2020·3 min read

          Appetite can be increased by cells in the brain

          Glial cells known as tanycytes deliver signals to neurons in the brain to activate appetite. Optogenetic stimulation of tanycytes increases appetite.
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          ·March 3, 2020·3 min read

          Brain cells that change shape after a meal

          Following 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.
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          ·September 5, 2019·4 min read

          Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress

          A 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.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·August 15, 2019·3 min read

          Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns and mothers

          POMC, 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.
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          This shows neurons in the hypothalamus
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·June 24, 2019·2 min read

          Researchers identify new hunger pathway in the brain

          Newly 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.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·May 13, 2019·3 min read

          Obesity: The key role of a brain protein revealed – Mouse study

          The protein ACBP directly influences neurons that help both rodents and humans maintain a healthy weight.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·November 15, 2018·4 min read

          Seeing and Smelling Food Prepares the Liver for Digestion: Mouse Study

          Researchers say the sight and smell of food alone may be enough to prompt the liver to start the processes that help digest food.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·April 29, 2018·4 min read

          Link Between Exercise and Appetite Loss Explained

          Researchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·April 18, 2018·6 min read

          Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

          A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·February 20, 2018·5 min read

          Clues to Obesity’s Roots Found in Brain’s Quality Control Process

          Findings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report.
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