The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation
Brain, Body and Environment
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Nasrollah Moradikor, Firas Kobeissy
- Language: English
The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation: Brain, Body and Environment presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain controls our cr… Read more
Description
Description
Readers will find this to be a reliable resource that connects current neuroscience research with practical applications in appetite and behavior.
Key features
Key features
- Explores the brain's mechanisms governing hunger and fullness, such as the hypothalamus, the function of hormones, and neurological connections
- Offers information on how to counsel patients trying to control their appetites
- Describes how hunger and eating habits are impacted by outside variables, including stress, sleep, social influences, and food settings
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
2. The Brain and Appetite Control: A Complex System
3. Neurotransmitters and Hormones: The Chemical Messengers of Appetite
4. The Role of Genetics in Appetite Regulation
5. How Stress, Sleep, and Emotions Impact Hunger
6. Food, Reward, and the Brain: Understanding Cravings
7. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestion Affects Appetite
8. The Influence of External Factors: Environment, Culture, and Social Pressure on Appetite
9. Appetite and Obesity: Understanding the Neurobiology of Weight Gain
10. Exercise and Appetite: The Brain’s Response to Physical Activity
11. Appetite Disorders: From Anorexia to Binge Eating
12. Assessing the Effects of GLP-1 on Appetite and Weight
13. Appetite Circuits with Optogenetics and Chemogenetics
14. Future Directions in Appetite Research
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Nasrollah Moradikor
Dr. Nasrollah Moradikor is currently the research director and principal investigator at the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Tbilisi, Georgia. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in promoting applied neuroscience research and establishing fruitful collaborations among scientists worldwide. Dr. Nasrallah's research program is dedicated to developing interventions for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. His team investigates the molecular mechanisms and therapeutics of brain disorders, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, employing both clinical and experimental models. In 2021, Dr. Nasrollah founded a new community platform named “Neuroscience Network” to support and develop neuroscience in the world. His ability to create a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment has been instrumental in promoting the development of aspiring neuroscientists. He established robust international research collaborations with institutions in the USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, and Malaysia. He has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in the field of brain health. Nasrollah has been on the scientific advisory board and evaluation committees of several institutions abroad. He currently serves as an editor, editorial board member and section editor of several reputed journals in the field of neuroscience. His contributions to the scientific community are evident through his publications, as well as more than 15 years of editorial expertise. He is an active professional member of IBRO, FENS, EBBS, ISN, ESN, ENCP, MNS, and MDS.
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