SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 5, 2025Science Daily

Researchers discover the brain cells that tell you to stop eating

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Scientists discovered specialized neurons in mouse brainstem that signal when to stop eating. These neurons integrate various food-related information and could lead to new obesity treatments. When activated, the neurons caused mice to eat smaller meals, with activation intensity determining how quickly eating stopped. The findings may apply to humans due to brainstem similarities across vertebrates.

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