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.
A new study could have positive implications for developing anti obesity treatments.
According to a new study, a set of neurons previously linked to lactation may play a key role in regulating eating and body weight.
Researchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise.
Mutations in the gene for the serotonin 2C receptor play a key role in obesity and dysfunctional behaviors in both human and animal models.
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.
