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Discovery of 'meal memory' neurons may explain excessive hunger

Discovery of 'meal memory' neurons may explain excessive hunger

Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that create memories of meals, encoding not just what food was eaten but when it was eaten. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could explain why people with memory problems often over-eat and why forgetting about a recent meal can trigger excessive hunger and lead to disordered eating.

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