Gene in mice controls food cravings, desire to exercise
Gene in mice controls food cravings, desire to exercise
National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a gene in mice that controls the craving for fatty and sugary foods and the desire to exercise. The gene, Prkar2a, is highly expressed in the habenula, a tiny brain region involved in responses to pain, stress, anxiety, sleep and reward. The findings could inform future research to prevent obesity and its accompanying risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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Read more Gene in mice controls food cravings, desire to exercise
November 06, 2020 at 02:38AM
National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a gene in mice that controls the craving for fatty and sugary foods and the desire to exercise. The gene, Prkar2a, is highly expressed in the habenula, a tiny brain region involved in responses to pain, stress, anxiety, sleep and reward. The findings could inform future research to prevent obesity and its accompanying risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Source Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
Read more Gene in mice controls food cravings, desire to exercise
November 06, 2020 at 02:38AM
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