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brain circuit

From The Labs 

Overactive brain circuit causes anorexia in animal model

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022anorexia, brain circuit, dopamine, DRD1, Research, serotonin

Restoring the normal activity of a particular overactive brain circuit improved anorexia in an animal model of the condition.

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Estrogen-regulated brain circuit helps females control obesity

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022brain circuit, estrogen, Obesity, physical activity, Research, weight control

An estrogen-activated brain circuit connects specific brain regions, providing anti-obesity benefits in an animal model.

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

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021brain 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, 2021Anxiety, 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.

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From The Labs Image of the Month From the Labs: Adult-born neurons made the cover

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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