Scientists have found a small group of brain cells that control how much we eat and how our weight changes. This discovery could help create better treatments for obesity in the future. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research identified specific nerve cells called PNOC/NPY neurons in the hypothalamus region of mouse brains. When active, these cells make mice eat more food and gain weight. The same cells exist in human brains too. Using advanced genetic and molecular tools, scientists analyzed these neurons at the single-cell level. They found that only about 10% of these PNOC/NPY cells have … Continue reading Tiny Brain Cell Cluster Found to Drive Obesity and Overeating