Endocrine Abstracts

Significant advancements have been made in the last century regarding the neuronal control of feeding behavior and energy expenditure. The effects and mechanism of action of various peripheral metabolic signals on the brain have become clearer. Molecular and genetic tools for visualizing and manipulating individual components of brain homeostatic systems in combination with neuroanatomical, electrophysiological, behavioral and pharmacological techniques have begun to elucidate...