Neuroendocrinology: Electromagnetogenetic Control over Feeding and Glucose Metabolism.
Cutting-edge experiments show a new means to control the activity of specifically genetically targeted neurons in the hypothalamus using electromagnetic force. At the flip of a switch, the system bidirectionally regulates feeding behavior and glucose homeostasis, demonstrating wireless control over deep brain regions and their strong influence over energy balance.
Department of Neuronal Control of Metabolism, Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, Gleueler Strasse 50, 50931 Cologne, Germany. Electronic address: johan.ruud@sf.mpg.de.
Johan
J
Ruud
Department of Neuronal Control of Metabolism, Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, Gleueler Strasse 50, 50931 Cologne, Germany. Electronic address: bruening@sf.mpg.de.
Jens C
JC
Brüning
D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005947:Glucose; D006706:Homeostasis; D007031:Hypothalamus; D009452:Neuroendocrinology
D005947:Glucose