Various parts of our brain affect different behaviors. Scientists tested a particular area of the cerebellum in mice to see how it affects eating. Activation of specific neurons will limit how much ...

A new study in mice shows that cutting down the amount of a single amino acid called isoleucine can, among other benefits, extend their lifespan, make them leaner and less frail as they age and reduce ...

Researchers studied brainstem activity of mice while the animals were awake and eating. Susanne Ludwig / 500px via Getty Images As animals eat, brain activity tells them when to stop. In a recent ...

There’s a popular saying in some circles that “a calorie is a calorie,” but science shows that it may not be true. In fact, it may be possible to eat more of some kinds of calories while also ...

Here we go with mice again. I am a cautionary skeptic when I read about scientific experiments that deal with social hypotheses. As someone who has worked in risk analysis, I squint at imaginative ...

Consuming amino acids that can be made in the body leads mice to eat less and explore their surroundings more — an effect that might offer evolutionary benefits 1. Amino acids, the building blocks of ...

Making decisions is hard. Even when we know what we want, our choice often leaves something else on the table. For a hungry mouse, every morsel counts. But what if the decision is more consequential ...