metabolism

Late-Night Snacking? UT Southwestern Researchers Pinpoint Brain Cells That May Be Driving It

by | Oct 15, 2025
Researchers at UTSW identified a set of neurons in the "brain's timekeeper" that may drive nighttime snacking—and in mice, control up to 7% of body weight. The discovery could pave the way for new weight-loss strategies.
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Dr. Benjamin Tu
UTSW Biochemist Named Finalist For National Science Award
by | Jun 2, 2017
Dr. Benjamin Tu is the only finalist from the Dallas area in the 2017 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.
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