Hunger neurons drive feeding through a sustained, positive reinforcement signal

The neural mechanisms underlying hunger are poorly understood. AgRP neurons are activated by energy deficit and promote voracious food consumption, suggesting these cells may supply the fundamental hunger drive that motivates feeding. However recent in vivo recording experiments revealed that AgRP n...

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Main Authors: Yiming Chen, Yen-Chu Lin, Christopher A Zimmerman, Rachel A Essner, Zachary A Knight
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2016-08-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/18640