Brain 'Dial' Discovered That Regulates Eating Habits in Mice
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Scientists have discovered a 'brain dial' in mice, located in the BNST, that can control food intake by integrating signals related to hunger and food sensory qualities. Manipulating this region can either suppress or induce eating, even in full mice or when presented with inedible objects, revealing potential targets for influencing body weight and eating behaviors in humans.
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