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From The Labs

Estrogen and the brain team up to help mothers adapt to the metabolic demands of nursing

April 24, 2025 estrogen,  estrogen receptor alpha neurons,  hypothalamus,  lactation,  metabolism regulation,  nursing,  prolactin,  Research

The findings could help understand hyperprolactinemia – high levels of prolactin in the blood – obesity, menopause and other conditions where prolactin or estrogen levels shift.

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A pregnant person's torso seen from the side, their arms wrapped around their stomach. A lush green wooded area is seen behind them.
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Postpartum female preference for cooler temperatures linked to brain changes

March 25, 2025 body temperature,  ERαPOA neurons,  female temperature preference,  lactation,  mouse brain,  Postpartum,  Pregnancy,  Research

Changes in temperature preference in postpartum female mice were associated with significant alterations in the preoptic area of the brain.

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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

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