Breakthrough in Appetite Control: New Neurons and GLP-1 Insights

Researchers have discovered a new population of neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate appetite by expressing leptin receptors and the BNC2 gene. These neurons respond to hunger-suppressing signals and food-related cues. Disrupting these neurons in mice led to increased food intake and weight gain, highlighting their role in energy balance. This finding offers a potential new target for obesity treatments, providing hope for more effective therapies against the obesity epidemic.