During the past 30 yr, investigating the physiology of eating behaviors has generated a truly
vast literature. This is fueled in part by a dramatic increase in obesity and its comorbidities …

The neuroendocrinology of ingestive behavior is a topic central to human health, particularly
in light of the prevalence of obesity, eating disorders, and diabetes. The study of food intake …

Research over recent decades has established neuropeptide Y (NPY) neurons in the
arcuate nucleus (Arc) of the hypothalamus as a group of powerful orexigenic acting neurons …

One of the most profound hallmarks of mammalian hibernation is the dramatic reduction in
food intake during the winter months. Several species of hibernator completely cease food …

Food availability in nature is often irregular, and famine is commonplace. Increased
motivation to engage in ingestive behaviors increases the chance of survival, providing …

Many animals hoard food, including humans, but despite its pervasiveness, little is known
about the physiological mechanisms underlying this appetitive behavior. We summarize …

Research into the control of energy balance has tended to focus on discrete brain regions,
such as the brainstem, medulla, arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, and neocortex …

Background: Recently, the role of electroacupuncture (EA) in chronic neuropathic pain has
been widely reported. However, its specific mechanisms and ability to mitigate depression …

The obesity epidemic is a major health and economic burden facing both developed and
developing countries worldwide. Interrogation of the central and peripheral mechanisms …

Foraging behavior is a species-specific behavior which is considered to involve the decision
making and higher cognitive functions. We previously established a novel method to detect …