Hypothalamic neural pathways control appetite and food intake, and thereby influence body weight and metabolism. De Solis et al. apply chemogenetics to simultaneously manipulate two subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons. Using this approach, the authors identify a pathway that regulates feeding behaviour.
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Rui, L. Simultaneous targeting of POMC and AgRP neurons. Nat Metab 6, 382–383 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-023-00951-3
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