Fecal Microbiota Transplants: From Gut Infections to Psychiatric Disorders
Fecal Microbiota Transplants: From Gut Infections to Psychiatric Disorders
Fecal transplants may help scientists improve current treatment strategies for anorexia nervosa.
Fecal transplants may help scientists improve current treatment strategies for anorexia nervosa.
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Doubts Raised About Brain Stimulation to Reduce Food Cravings
Abby Olena, PhD | Jan 10, 2019 | 4 min read
Despite previous positive reports, researchers didn’t see transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) cut back on people’s urges or eating.
Researchers Explore the Genetics of Eating Disorders
Amy Lewis | Jan 1, 2019 | 4 min read
Large-scale genomic studies of anorexia and bulimia are turning up clues about the conditions’ development and persistence.
“Hunger Hormone” No More?
Ruth Williams | Apr 19, 2016 | 3 min read
Ghrelin promotes fat storage not feeding, according to a study.
Dopamine Distress and Obesity
Karen Zusi | Sep 14, 2015 | 3 min read
A genetic predisposition toward learning poorly from negative outcomes may influence behaviors leading to weight gain, a study shows.
Gene Linked to Eating Disorders Tested
Jenny Rood | Apr 9, 2015 | 2 min read
Mice lacking a gene implicated in human anorexia and bulimia weigh less than their littermates and display a variety of behavioral disorders.