Topic: A2 neurons

Stress is a physiological adaptive response towards physical and psychological stressors that can have profound impact on appetite. In addition to suppressing food intake, stress has also been shown to reduce reward seeking and cue-induced appetitive behaviours. Previous studies show that stress activates hindbrain nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) neurons and NTS neurons have been implicated in stress-induced suppression of food intake. However, whether NTS neurons mediate the effects of stress on cue-induced appetitive behaviours are unclear. Using behavioural, pharmacogenetic and neural m