Genetics and neurobiology of eating disorders
Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder) are a
heterogeneous class of complex illnesses marked by weight and appetite dysregulation …
heterogeneous class of complex illnesses marked by weight and appetite dysregulation …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of sugar consumption on stress driven, emotional and addictive behaviors
Abstract In 2016 the World Health Organization reported 39% of the world's adult population
(over 18 y) was overweight, with western countries such as Australia and the United States …
(over 18 y) was overweight, with western countries such as Australia and the United States …
Sugar addiction: from evolution to revolution
The obesity epidemic has been widely publicized in the media worldwide. Investigators at all
levels have been looking for factors that have contributed to the development of this …
levels have been looking for factors that have contributed to the development of this …
Long-term overconsumption of sugar starting at adolescence produces persistent hyperactivity and neurocognitive deficits in adulthood
Sugar has become embedded in modern food and beverages. This has led to
overconsumption of sugar in children, adolescents, and adults, with more than 60 countries …
overconsumption of sugar in children, adolescents, and adults, with more than 60 countries …
A high-sugar diet consumption, metabolism and health impacts with a focus on the development of substance use disorder: a narrative review
K Witek, K Wydra, M Filip - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Carbohydrates are important macronutrients in human and rodent diet patterns that play a
key role in crucial metabolic pathways and provide the necessary energy for proper body …
key role in crucial metabolic pathways and provide the necessary energy for proper body …
Investigating the role of GABA in neural development and disease using mice lacking GAD67 or VGAT genes
E Bolneo, PYS Chau, PG Noakes… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Normal development and function of the central nervous system involves a balance between
excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission. Activity of both excitatory and inhibitory neurons …
excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission. Activity of both excitatory and inhibitory neurons …
Excessive consumption of sugar: an insatiable drive for reward
Abstract Purpose of Review Eating behavior provides energy to ensure proper functioning of
the organism. Reward aids in seeking foods that bring energy and pleasant taste, whose …
the organism. Reward aids in seeking foods that bring energy and pleasant taste, whose …
Marked changes in dendritic structure and spine density precede significant neuronal death in vulnerable cortical pyramidal neuron populations in the SOD1G93A …
MJ Fogarty, EWH Mu, PG Noakes, NA Lavidis… - Acta neuropathologica …, 2016 - Springer
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterised by the death of upper (corticospinal)
and lower motor neurons (MNs) with progressive muscle weakness. This incurable disease …
and lower motor neurons (MNs) with progressive muscle weakness. This incurable disease …
Motor areas show altered dendritic structure in an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mouse model
MJ Fogarty, EWH Mu, NA Lavidis, PG Noakes… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Objective: Motor neurons (MNs) die in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a clinically
heterogeneous neurodegenerative disease of unknown etiology. In human or rodent …
heterogeneous neurodegenerative disease of unknown etiology. In human or rodent …
Social and environmental enrichment has different effects on ethanol and sucrose consumption in mice
JY Holgate, H Garcia, S Chatterjee… - Brain and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Factors leading to the harmful consumption of substances, like alcohol and
sucrose, involve a complex interaction of genes and the environment. While we cannot …
sucrose, involve a complex interaction of genes and the environment. While we cannot …