Brown and black flat-coated retrievers sit on a path in the woods.

Obesity Research is Going to the Dogs

Gene mutations in rotund retrievers shed light on the neural regulation of body weight.

Obesity Research is Going to the Dogs

Gene mutations in rotund retrievers shed light on the neural regulation of body weight.

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New Role for Leptin: Promoting Synapse Formation in Rat Neurons

Abby Olena, PhD | May 20, 2021 | 3 min read

The hormone, which is well known for regulating appetite, appears to influence neuronal development—a finding that could shed light on disorders such as autism that involve dysfunctional synapse formation.