Our sensory urges ranging from anger to hunger are regulated by hormonal or neuronal signals. Often, these impulses appear as behavioral responses, evoked through complex biological reactions.

Researchers in China have determined to identify the genetic basis for the naked mole-rats’ increased longevity.

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Victor Vasquez, a manager with Truckee Meadows Pest Control, sees a lot of rats. "We get calls every day for (rats)," Vasquez said. "Some days are lighter than others, majority are in Incline and in ...

Neuromedin U (NMU) is a hormone that suppresses appetite and affects energy metabolism and obesity patterns. Mice lacking NMU tend to become obese due to overeating, making NMU an ideal candidate for ...