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. 2023 Dec 18;33(24):R1296-R1298.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.11.015.

Neuroscience: Neurons that use a stress hormone increase eating

Zhenggang Zhu  1 , Scott M Sternson  2
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Neuroscience: Neurons that use a stress hormone increase eating

Zhenggang Zhu et al. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

A neuropeptide called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is known for stress signaling in the brain. A study now shows that a small population of CRH-expressing neurons situated in the lateral hypothalamus area are involved in sensing olfactory food cues and promoting food consumption in mice.

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