Neuroscience: Moving thoughts control insulin release.

Curr Biol

LIMES Institute, Department of Molecular Brain Physiology and Behavior, University of Bonn, Carl-Troll-Str. 31, 53115 Bonn, Germany. Electronic address:

Published: April 2023

Insulin release has mostly been studied in the context of metabolic signals. An electrophysiology approach in Drosophila now reveals regulation of insulin-producing cell activity by neuronal circuits controlling locomotion. Even without actual movement, activating these circuits is sufficient to inhibit neuropeptide release.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2023.02.054DOI Listing

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