Recently published work and emerging research efforts have suggested that the olfactory
system is intimately linked with the endocrine systems that regulate or modify energy …

Introduction: Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a highly conserved neuropeptide belonging to the
pancreatic polypeptide family. Its potential role in the etiology and pathophysiology of mood …

Human monogenic obesity syndromes, including Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), implicate
neuronal primary cilia in regulation of energy homeostasis. Cilia in hypothalamic neurons …

Survival in a natural environment forces an individual into constantly adapting purposive
behavior. Specified interoceptive neurons monitor metabolic and physiological balance and …

Polyphenols are natural substances and are enriched in vegetables, fruits, grains, bark, tea,
and wine. Some polyphenols have insulin‐potentiating and anti‐inflammatory effects, both …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder of unknown aetiology
for which there is no effective treatment. Although IBS does not increase mortality, it reduces …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disease that can cause female
infertility and bring economic burden to families and to society. The clinical and/or …

Aging is characterized by autophagy impairment that contributes to age-related disease
aggravation. Moreover, it was described that the hypothalamus is a critical brain area for …

Eating disorders such as anorexia (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are characterized by
abnormal eating behavior. The essential aspect of AN is that the individual refuses to …

Introduction: Since their isolation and characterization nearly a decade ago, adipose-
derived stem cells (ASCs) have become one of the most popular adult stem cell populations …