The vagus nerve is the primary means of neural communication between the gastrointestinal
(GI) tract and the brain. Vagally mediated GI signals activate the hippocampus (HPC), a …

Understanding the neurobiological controls of feeding behavior is critical in light of the
growing obesity pandemic, a phenomenon largely based on excessive caloric consumption. …

The hippocampus and the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) are traditionally associated with
regulating memory and executive function, respectively. The contribution of these brain …

Classical mechanisms through which brain-derived molecules influence behavior include
neuronal synaptic communication and neuroendocrine signaling. Here we provide evidence …

Vagal afferent neuron (VAN) signaling sends information from the gut to the brain and is
fundamental in the control of feeding behavior and metabolism [1]. Recent findings reveal that …

Behavioral impulsivity is common in various psychiatric and metabolic disorders. Here we
identify a hypothalamus to telencephalon neural pathway for regulating impulsivity involving …

Background Memory and cognitive processes influence the amount of food consumed during
a meal, yet the neurobiological mechanisms mediating these effects are poorly understood…

Social cues are potent regulators of feeding behavior, yet the neurobiological mechanisms
through which social cues influence food intake are poorly understood. Here we investigate …

Emerging evidence highlights a critical relationship between gut microbiota and neurocognitive
development. Excessive consumption of sugar and other unhealthy dietary factors …

The neuropeptide oxytocin is produced in the paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus and the
supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus. In addition to its extensively studied influence on …