homeostasis

Finding The Hot Seat Of The Brain

Scientists in Japan have identified specific parts of the brain that are responsible for sensing changes in the temperature of the environment.

Scientists Identify ‘Glutton’ Neurons In Fly Brains

Taotie neurons, named after an insatiable Chinese orge, serve as the master center of feeding behavior in fruit fly brains.

Eight Glasses Of Water A Day May Be Too Much

A study suggests that drinking water according to thirst is preferable to strictly following the 'eight glasses a day' rule.

Maintaining The Balance Between Excitation and Inhibition

Researchers have found that the same neurotransmitter can cause either neuronal excitation or inhibition, depending on which receptor it binds to.