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New type of brain cell may tell us when to stop eating


New type of brain cell may tell us when to stop eating

New type of brain cell may tell us when to stop eating

In the dorsal raphe nucleus – a part of the brainstem linked to functions including eating, mood and sleep – they came across cells that produce a hormone called cholecystokinin, which helps regulate appetite.


Could we ever retrieve memories from a dead person’s brain?

Could we ever retrieve memories from a dead person’s brain?

Hannah Loss is a scientific research reporter based in Boston. She got a Master’s level in journalism from NYU’s Scientific research, Health and wellness and Environmental Coverage Program. “We imbue our memories with all sorts of meaning and viewpoint in a way that is not always reflective of the event,” he said. For now, at...