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科学家发现隐藏的大脑开关告诉你停止进食

你大脑的“停止进食”信号可能来自意想不到的来源。研究人员发现,星形胶质细胞曾经被认为只是支持神经元,但实际上在控制食欲方面发挥着关键作用。饭后,葡萄糖会触发单细胞,它会发送...

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科学家发现隐藏的大脑开关告诉你停止进食
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Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal, glucose triggers tanycytes, which send signals to astrocytes that then activate fullness neurons. This newly discovered pathway could lead to innovative treatments for obesity and eating disorders.