2024.01.16
Decoding How the Brain Manages the Appetite for Salt and Water
Neural mechanisms underlying the regulation of thirst and salt appetite upon ingestion, remain unclear. Now, researchers from Tokyo Tech have conducted experiments on genetically engineered mice and found distinct neuronal populations in the brain’s parabrachial nucleus that serve as feedback mechanisms to prevent excessive water and salt intake. Their efforts could help better understand several diseases and pave the way to potential treatment strategies.
