TWiN 66: Neuroscience of overeating

This Week in Neuroscience

TWiN reviews the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of overeating and obesity, the role of the hypothalamus and reward systems in controlling food intake and energy balance, and how dysregulation in these systems leads to overeating.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Vivianne Morrison, and Tim Cheung

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TWiN reviews the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of overeating and obesity, the role of the hypothalamus and reward systems in controlling food intake and energy balance, and how dysregulation in these systems leads to overeating.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Vivianne Morrison, and Tim Cheung

Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS

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Music is by Ronald Jenkees

Send your neuroscience questions and comments to twin@microbe.tv

2025-11-26 84 min
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