Hunger-spiking neurons could help control autoimmune diseases

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 16:02 in Biology & Nature

Neurons that control hunger in the central nervous system also regulate immune cell functions, implicating eating behavior as a defense against infections and autoimmune disease development, researchers have found.

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