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Daniel Keane

Scientists uncover proof that hunger impacts our decision making

A hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact an area of the brain responsible for decision-making in animals, a study has found.

Researchers from University College London tested how mice acted when they were hungry or full, while imaging their brains in real time to investigate neural activity.

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