hypothalamus

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Closer examination of the a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which is known to be involved in energy regulation, revealed the protein present there too.

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  1. noun The part of the brain that lies below the thalamus, forming the major portion of the ventral region of the diencephalon and functioning to regulate bodily temperature, certain metabolic processes, and other autonomic activities.

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  • We have recently determined that mouse and human POMC expression in the hypothalamus is conferred by the action of two 5 'distal and unrelated enhancers, nPE1 and nPE2. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • Researchers believe that SAD is caused by a malfunction in the hypothalamus, the gland responsible for regulating responses to external stimuli. —  We Blog A Lot
  • Dr. Gorsky, as reported in Science Newsletter [15] found that at least a portion of the brain, known as the hypothalamus, is inherently feminine. —  A.E.Brain
  • In a study published Thursday in the Oct. 3 issue of Cell, researchers lead by Dongsheng Cai, an assistant professor of physiology, honed in on a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. —  Madison.com - top
  • Closer examination of the a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which is known to be involved in energy regulation, revealed the protein present there too. —  Top Stories - Google News
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