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Memory systems in the brain drive food cravings that could influence body weight
January 15, 2025 by NewsBot
A research team identified the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. They found a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that encode memories for sugar and fat, profoundly impacting food intake and body weight.
