Glial cells known as tanycytes deliver signals to neurons in the brain to activate appetite. Optogenetic stimulation of tanycytes increases appetite.
A new study could have positive implications for developing anti obesity treatments.
A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.
Researchers say the sight and smell of food alone may be enough to prompt the liver to start the processes that help digest food.
Researchers have identified genetic triggers that help to regulate appetite in fish and mice.
