Brain Circuit Drives Hedonic Eating

Posted: 2025-04-13 14:48:12 UTC

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A new study in mice reveals a previously unknown brain circuit that produces dopamine and drives hedonic eating, or eating for pleasure.

Identification of a dopamine-producing brain circuit driving hedonic eating

Focus on eating for pleasure rather than nutritional needs

Study conducted on mice with potential implications for understanding human eating behaviors