A new study sheds light on the gut-to-brain osmolality signaling that regulates thirst, revealing a sensory pathway that mediates the process.
Hydration signals from the gut travel via the vagus nerve to activate thirst neurons in the SFO. These neurons signal to cells in the median preoptic nucleus, driving animals to drink and the kidneys to conserve water in the bloodstream.
Researchers have identified a specific network in the brain of mice that drives the need to drink.
Findings provide a new insight into how the brain regulates food and water intake.
According to a new study, hunger can suppress rival drive states such as fear, anxiety, thirst or social needs.
According to a new study, hunger can suppress rival drive states such as fear, anxiety, thirst or social needs.
A new study reports the oral perception of coldness and carbonation can help to reduce thirst.
Findings provide additional insight into how the circadian clock regulates physiological function.
A new study reports specialized brain cells in mice predict the hydrating effects of drinking before the liquid can change the composition of the bloodstream.
Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.
