News tagged with hypothalamic neurons

Protein must exist in specific brain cells to prevent diet-induced obesity

A protein found in cells throughout the body must be present in a specific set of neurons in the brain to prevent weight gain after chronic feeding on high-calorie meals, new findings from UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

Jul 06, 2010 | 5 / 5 (4) | 0 |

Fat hormone influences baseline dopamine levels and our motivation to eat

As we all know from experience, people eat not only because they are hungry, but also because the food just simply tastes too good to pass up. Now, a new study in the August 6th Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, helps ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

Aug 05, 2009 | not rated yet | 0