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Serotonin 2C receptor linked to obesity and maladaptive behavior

January 11, 2023 behavior,  genetics of obesity,  POMC neurons,  Research,  serotonin 2C receptor

A study by Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter makes the case for a novel role for serotonin 2C receptor.

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From The Labs

AI provides clues to understand how we think

December 21, 2020 artificial intelligence,  behavior,  Inverse Rational Control,  Research,  thoughts

Researchers developed new models of artificial intelligence that can estimate thoughts by evaluating behavior.

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From The Labs

The hunger-satiety switch

February 6, 2017 AgRP/NPY neurons,  anorexia,  appetite control,  behavior,  control of appetite,  Diabetes,  Obesity,  overeating,  potassium channel,  SK3

When we are hungry, we eat; when we are full, we stop. Most of the time. Breaking this rule, however, can lead to overeating, obesity

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From The Labs

A single species of gut bacteria can reverse autism-related social behavior in mice

July 25, 2016 autism spectrum disorders,  behavior,  developmental disorders,  diet,  high-fat diet,  microbiome,  Pregnancy,  Prenatal

The absence of one specific species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report June 16 in Cell

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Study found genes linked to happiness, depression and neuroticism

June 23, 2016 behavior,  Depression,  genes for happiness,  Genetics,  human behavior,  neuroticism

Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. In one of the largest studies on the genes involved in human behavior, a group of more than 190 researchers has

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNiMWHUhbc

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