Studies reveal important principles through which the brainstem regulates satiation, and begin to shed light on the neural determinants of meal size.

Optogenetics alow genetically manipulation of nerve cells expressing photosensitive ion channels, enabling precise regulation of the activity of target neurons. Before the experiment, the mice were ...

Researcher suggest findings could help understand what happens in the brain when fear response regulation is impaired.

Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism in the brains of mice that enables them to override instinctive fear responses; dysfunction in this mechanism may contribute to inappropriate or excessive ...

Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism in the brains of mice that enables them to override instinctive fear responses; dysfunction in this ...

Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

Neurons in the brains of mice tell them to stop eating when they’ve had enough food – and since people probably have the same ...

This important study shows that the activity of hypothalamic hypocretin/orexin neurons (HONs) correlates with body movement over multiple behaviors. Sophisticated techniques and analyses showcase this ...

GCaMP sensors have been deployed in a number of model organisms, and facilitate experiments such as imaging Ca 2+ transients during development in transgenic mice (Zariwala et al ... color-shifted ...

Fear is very useful for survival – but so is being able to control it. It’s wise to be scared of the unfamiliar, especially ...

This breakthrough paves the way for new avenues in reproductive biology In a major scientific achievement, Chinese researchers have successfully created the world's first mice with two fathers to ...

It's no wonder Razer mice have dominated the scene for so long. These rodents come from a pedigree line of gaming tech, offering everything from the latest sensor and feature developments to ...