It has long been thought that people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN), and perhaps those with other eating disorders, have problems properly sensing and interpreting signals from within the body—…
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A research team that included six BBRF grantees has published results of experiments that identify a brain circuit and specific cell types whose actions link our past experiences with how much we eat.
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Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder among Americans, affecting an estimated 1% to 3% of individuals. The disorder is characterized by loss of control over eating. The…
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Research that was initially focused on fear, anxiety, and defensive behaviors has resulted in a series of unexpected discoveries that have shed new light on eating behaviors, and, possibly, on eating…
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A team of investigators led by a BBRF grantee reports that they have gained new insight into circuit-based mechanisms in the human brain that underlie habitual behaviors, specifically those involved…
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