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Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is one of the evolutionarily oldest, yet smallest, parts of the brain. However, its importance is highlighted by the fact that it controls basic life functions such as: energy metabolism, feeding behavior, energy expenditure, electrolyte and fluid balance, thermoregulation, wake and sleep cycles, sexual and parenting behaviors, and is critical for maintaining homeostasis within the body. The hypothalamus is a main relay station between the peripheral and central nervous systems as it receives sensory input from the body and helps the brain respond appropriately.
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APR 01, 2025Cell & Molecular Biology
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A study published in Nature Communications found that people sleep less on average in mid-adulthood than in early and la ...Written By: Kerry CharronSEP 19, 2022Neuroscience
There are important neural circuits in the hypothalamus that help us sense our own hunger and when we feel full after a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 06, 2022Clinical & Molecular DX
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APR 01, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
Many people use sugar substitutes so that they can taste the sweet stuff without consuming as many calories. It's estima
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Some dogs, like Labrador retrievers, are prone to obesity. Scientists have investigated the genetics of British Labrador
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 04, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
A new study has used a mouse model to show that maternal obesity appears to affect the behaviors of offspring through a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 29, 2024
Health & Medicine
Washington State University (WSU) researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that enhances appetite. The study, publi
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
DEC 10, 2023
Neuroscience
Light therapy significantly improves sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Th
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
DEC 04, 2023
Neuroscience
The nuanced impact of repeated ketamine exposure on dopamine-producing neurons is unveiled in high-resolution.
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
NOV 28, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
The hypothalamus is a small but crucial part of the brain that exerts control over a variety of critical functions like
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2023
Microbiology
The trillions of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract, the gut microbiome, has a powerful influence on man
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 06, 2023
Neuroscience
Pulling an all-nighter- or having one sleepless night- increases dopamine activity and synaptic plasticity in mice
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
OCT 09, 2023
Neuroscience
Researchers found that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brains of mice to induce maternal behavior, and that
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 09, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
In a new study, scientists have used a mouse model to show that the consumption of wheat gluten is linked to brain infla
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 07, 2023
Neuroscience
The tiny yet powerful hypothalamus influences eating. So, what does it mean if this area enlarged?
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
JUL 23, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
A variety of factors can affect a person's weight, including personal habits like what they eat and how much activity th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 28, 2023
Neuroscience
Instead of increasing anxiety, the scent of people showed therapeutic benefits when used in conjunction with mindful med
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
MAR 26, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Yo-yo dieting, or the yo-yo effect refers to a cyclical process of weight loss and gain that many people can experience.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 13, 2023
Neuroscience
Many of us get a fever, feel fatigued, get depressed, experience insomnia or disturbed sleep, and withdraw socially when
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 03, 2023
Chemistry & Physics
New research finds that oxytocin may not be as important in prairie voles as it is in other mammals.
Written By:
Brittany Kenyon-Flatt
FEB 01, 2023
Neuroscience
Chronic stress can lead to significant mental health conditions, including depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
JAN 06, 2023
Neuroscience
A Nagoya University research team found that a group of EP3 neurons play a crucial role in regulating mammalian body tem
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
DEC 30, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have sought to learn what types of cells SARS-CoV-2 infects. For m
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 30, 2022
Health & Medicine
A study published in Nature Communications found that people sleep less on average in mid-adulthood than in early and la
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
SEP 19, 2022
Neuroscience
There are important neural circuits in the hypothalamus that help us sense our own hunger and when we feel full after a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 06, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
Low testosterone in men, also referred to as male hypogonadism, can impact health and development in a multitude of ways
...
Written By:
Zoe Michaud
APR 17, 2022
Neuroscience
Bacteria in the gut can have a powerful effect on the physiology of the host, including aspects of immunity and neurobio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch