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DRD2: Bridging the Genome and Ingestive Behavior.
Trends in cognitive sciences - 1 May 2017
Sun Xue, Luquet Serge, Small Dana M
Abstract excerpt
Recent work highlights the importance of genetic variants that influence brain structure and function in conferring risk for polygenic obesity. The neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) has a pivotal role in energy balance by integrating metabolic signals with circuits supporting cognitive, perceptual, and appetitive functions that guide feeding. It has also been established that diet and obesity alter DA signaling,...
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