About this episode

The episode reviews the neurobiological mechanisms of overeating and obesity, focusing on the hypothalamus and reward systems.

TWiN reviews the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of overeating and obesity, the role of the hypothalamus and reward systems in controlling food intake and energy balance, and how dysregulation in these systems leads to overeating. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Vivianne Morrison, and Tim Cheung Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , RSS Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Neurobiology of overeating (Neuron) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey . Thanks! Music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your neuroscience questions and comments to twin@microbe.tv

People in this episode

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Vivianne Morrison, Tim Cheung

Topics covered

• neurobiological mechanisms
• overeating
• obesity
• hypothalamus
• reward systems
• food intake
• energy balance

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Organizations: MicrobeTV

Books & works: Neurobiology of overeating

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