Metabolic disorders, particularly aberrations in lipid homeostasis, such as obesity, type 2
diabetes mellitus, and hypertriglyceridemia often manifest together as the metabolic …

The biological clocks of the circadian timing system coordinate cellular and physiological
processes and synchronizes these with daily cycles, feeding patterns also regulates …

The regulation of food intake in fish is a complex process carried out through several
different mechanisms in the central nervous system (CNS) with hypothalamus being the …

Evidence obtained in recent years in a few species, especially rainbow trout, supports the
presence in fish of nutrient sensing mechanisms. Glucosensing capacity is present in central …

Olfaction is a major sensory modality involved in real time perception of the chemical
composition of the external environment. Olfaction favors anticipation and rapid adaptation …

Although the brain is composed of numerous cell types, neurons have received the vast
majority of attention in the attempt to understand how this organ functions. Neurons are …

Although the brain controls all main metabolic pathways in the whole organism, its lipid
metabolism is partially separated from the rest of the body. Circulating lipids and other …

The central nervous system is an essential actor in the control of the energy balance.
Indeed, many signals of nervous (vagal afferent for example) or circulating (hormone …

Aims/hypothesis Regulation of energy balance involves the participation of many factors,
including nutrients, among which are circulating lipids, acting as peripheral signals …

Our modern lifestyle is characterised by easy access to nutrient dense foods combined with
limited physical activity. A sedentary lifestyle is one of several factors that have contributed to …