Publications by authors named "Jocoll Burgess"
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- Seasonal changes in food intake and body fat in animals are influenced by changes in light duration, regulated by melatonin from the pineal gland.
- The mediobasal hypothalamus plays a key role in integrating these seasonal variations through the detection of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
- Tanycytes in the hypothalamus are involved in regulating energy balance and modulating the blood-hypothalamus barrier, with TSH having potential effects beyond traditional single-target actions.
Background: Stress exposure is a key risk factor for the development of major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. Enhancing stress resilience in at-risk populations could potentially protect against stress-induced disorders. The administration of ketamine one week prior to an acute stressor prevents the development of stress-induced depressive-like behavior in rodents.
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- - Alzheimer's disease is more common in older women, especially during menopause, and is linked to factors like body fat, energy regulation, and bone loss.
- - In mice, reducing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels leads to decreased body fat, improved bone health, and lower cholesterol.
- - The study shows that FSH contributes to Alzheimer's symptoms by accelerating harmful protein buildup in the brain, and blocking FSH can potentially help treat Alzheimer's and related conditions.
This cross-sectional study examines acyl-ghrelin levels in Pakistani adolescents who experienced severe trauma and have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared with adolescents who have not experienced severe trauma.
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