Neurocircuits Regulating (Diet-Induced) Adaptive Thermogenesis

Specific groups of neurons compare and integrate information about peripheral temperature (via temperature receptors on the skin) and central temperature (via temperature-sensitive ion channels) and promote thermoregulatory processes such as heat loss or heat production.

This project investigates how neurons that are activated by palatable, energy-dense food contribute to energy expenditure by regulating thermogenesis.