The regulation of a multitude of endocrine processes originates in the hypothalamus of the brain, including appetite control, energy balance and puberty. The role of the brain in endocrine function — ...

A study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has implicated several genes involved in a variety of bodily functions associated with the hypothalamus, a notoriously ...

The hypothalamus The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain just below the thalamus. A small but vital region of the brain, it is roughly the size of an almond and weighs around 4g (Saper ...

A mechanistic understanding of brain development requires a systematic survey of neural progenitor cell types, their lineage specification and maturation of postmitotic neurons. Cumulative evidences ...

While small, the hypothalamus – a complex structure located deep in the brain – plays a gargantuan role in coordinating the wide array of neuronal signals that are responsible for keeping the body in ...

Alterations to a key region of the brain involved with controlling appetite have been observed in people who are overweight or obese. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Researchers found the volume ...

In the ongoing effort to determine whether sexual orientation is hardwired, University of Chicago scientists have used high-tech imaging to confirm that the hypothalamus–the sex center in the ...