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Neuroscience study identifies role of melanin-concentrating hormone neurons in non-hunger-driven eating
Researchers found that melanin-concentrating hormone neurons projecting to the nucleus accumbens enhance food's reward value without increasing consumption, highlighting distinct roles in non-hunger-driven eating behaviors.