Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered a key mechanism for appetite and weight control. It helps the brain to regulate feelings of hunger.

In the cerebral cortex, extrinsic and intrinsic excitatory glutamatergic pathways terminate on principal glutamatergic neurons and local inhibitory GABAergic interneurons. Activation of these pathways ...

Researchers say findings could lead to breakthroughs in tissue repair and regenerative medicine, as well as advanced medical implants.

Researchers studying clonal raider ants have uncovered how each sensory neuron manages to express just one odorant receptor gene from a library of hundreds.

This important work fills a gap in the characterization of motor architecture and chemical coupling of the male reproductive system, crucial to understanding male reproduction and fertility. The ...

Mackenzie Little has again demonstrated her remarkable ability to balance life as a fulltime doctor with the demands of a professional athlete by powering into the women's javelin final at the world ...

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