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Neurobiology of Eating and Drinking
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:36:57
Abstract
What neurons make us eat or drink? The course offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how the brain generates appetite and consumption, including approaches from biology and psychology, and modern experimental paradigms such as optogenetics. It will focus on analysis of recent primary research papers illustrating a selection of fundamental discoveries in this field in the past few years.
Objective
Explain how specific neural circuits control eating and drinking, including insights from multiple experimental paradigms with appreciation of their limitations and solutions to these limitations. Summarize detailed and specific primary research data into a more general picture, and communicate this process to a large audience in a clear way, including answering audience questions.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Neurobiology of Eating and Drinking
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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2 h weekly |