Newly published research from UNC Greensboro biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a ...

Newly published research shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the Appalachian Mountains, shrinks its body and braincase to conserve energy during winter months.

When King Kong climbs the Empire State Building or a giant octopus pulls down the Golden Gate Bridge, they're not just breaking box office records - they're breaking the laws of physics. In biologist ...

A previously overlooked dopamine-producing brain circuit drives hedonic eating, or eating for pleasure, according to a new study in mice. The findings offer insights into how GLP-1 agonist drugs like ...

The DNA of a long-nosed desert shrew newly discovered in Namibia reveals it as more closely related to elephants than mice. The new species of elephant shrew, given the scientific name ...

Research has continuously found that a plant-heavy diet is best for your health, raising a lot of questions about the potential impact of switching from eating meat to just plants. But what ...

In new research, scientists have figured out how to boost waste removal cycles in the brains of mice – with dramatic effects on their memory. Led by a team from Washington University in St. Louis, the ...

March 26 (UPI) --While it seems like a contradiction, many obese people do not enjoy eating rich ... reduced in a key brain circuit in obese mice. This reduction essentially blunts the ...

Many obese people report losing pleasure in eating rich foods -- something also seen in obese mice. Scientists have now discovered the reason. Long-term high-fat diets lower levels of neurotensin ...

“We found that this same feeling occurs in mice on a normal diet, but is missing in those on a high-fat diet. They may keep eating out of habit or boredom, rather than genuine enjoyment.