Neurons at the base of the brain control compulsive food-seeking

Revista Pesquisa Fapesp·Nov 7

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research suggests that certain neurons in the brain play a role in controlling compulsive behaviors, including food-seeking. the specific mechanisms and brain regions involved are being studied, with some findings pointing to the role of dopamine signaling and imbalances in brain chemicals. the relationship between these neural mechanisms and various compulsive behaviors, including those related to obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use, is still being explored.

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