New findings show that, on top of its benefits for metabolism, mood, and general health, exercise also improves brain function.…
Food and alcohol reduce activity in ‘hunger neurons’ via different brain pathways
How does the brain process rewards? Researchers are investigating how the brain responds differently to two commonly ingested rewards —…
Brain stimulation enhances motivation to work for food
Electrical stimulation of the brain through the vagus nerve increases the motivations to work for food, according to recent findings.…
‘Hunger hormone’ enhances memory
Neuroscience researchers have identified a surprising new role for the ‘hunger hormone’ ghrelin. Ghrelin has previously been recognized for its…
Perception of lower socioeconomic standing stimulates appetite
Recent research suggests that the psychological consequences of being in a disadvantaged position in society may stimulate appetite and increase…
Growth failure in preterm infants tied to altered gut bacteria
Extremely premature infants who fail to grow as expected have delayed development of their microbiome, or communities of bacteria and…
Computation and experimentation come closer together
A bioengineering group is bringing the worlds of computational modeling and experimentation closer together by developing a methodology to help…
Addicted to Ran, ovarian cancer cells stop moving when deprived
In a new study, researchers have shown the key role that a protein called Ran plays in the mobility of…