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Eating for hunger or pleasure? This is how the brain handles these feeding behaviors

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments brain circuit, GABA A receptor, hunger, ion channel, Research, serotonin, serotonin 1B receptor, serotonin 2C receptor

The researchers found that each type of feeding is wired by its own independent circuit that does not influence the other type.

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Repairing altered novel brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Anxiety, brain circuit, dBNST and AgRP neurons, Depression, Obesity, Research

Study reveals key regulatory mechanism for coinciding obesity and mental disorders and suggests the possibility of pharmacological treatment.

From the Labs features an image of the three essential elements of plant life, winner of the 2021 Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition. Image courtesy of J. Kirk/ Baylor's Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core Lab.