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Key mechanism in appetite and weight control uncovered

Researchers have uncovered how a protein named MRAP2 reshapes the function of a brain receptor called MC4R that plays a central role in appetite control and energy balance

Date
25 September 2025
Category
University news

Living fossil challenges thinking on brain evolution

Ancient sea creature discovered to have complex brain

Date
31 May 2017
Category
Research

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