Recent research and theory point to the possibility that hippocampal-dependent learning
and memory mechanisms translate neurohormonal signals of energy balance into adaptive …

The traditional view of neural regulation of body energy homeostasis focuses on internal
feedback signals integrated in the hypothalamus and brainstem and in turn leading to …

While energy balance is critical to survival, many factors influence food intake beyond
caloric need or" hunger." Despite this, some neurons that drive feeding in mice are routinely …

Deprivation or restricted access to either food or fluids is a common research procedure in
laboratory animals. The purpose of the present review is to present and summarize some of …

The incidence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate and this worldwide epidemic
represents a significant decrease in life span and quality of life of a large part of the affected …

Ghrelin, a stomach-derived hormone, is an orexigenic peptide that was recently shown to
potently increase food reward behavior. The neurochemical circuitry that links ghrelin to the …

Drug discrimination: a practical guide to its contributions to the invention of new chemical
entities and evaluations of new or known pharmacological agents Drug discrimination can …

Centrally and peripherally administered oxytocin (OT) decreases food intake and activation
of the endogenous OT systems, which is associated with termination of feeding. Evidence …

Ghrelin is a peptide mainly produced and secreted by the stomach. Since its discovery, the
impact of ghrelin on the regulation of food intake has been the most studied function of this …

It is well accepted that opioids promote feeding for reward. Some studies suggest a potential
involvement in hunger-driven intake, but they suffer from the scarcity of methodologies …