The frequencies of eating disorders and obesity have increased worldwide in recent years.
Their pathophysiologies are still unclear, but recent evidence suggests that they might be�…

Mammalian studies have shaped our understanding of the endocrine control of appetite and
body weight in vertebrates and provided the basic vertebrate model that involves central�…

Fish are the most diversified group of vertebrates and, although progress has been made in
the past years, only relatively few fish species have been examined to date, with regards to�…

Evidence indicates that central regulation of food intake is well conserved along the
vertebrate lineage, at least between teleost fish and mammals. However, several differences�…

Studying the endocrine regulation of food intake in fish can be challenging due to the
diversity in appetite-regulating hormones and the diversity within the fish group itself�…

Since its introduction as a genetic vertebrate model system approximately 30 years ago, the
focus of zebrafish research has increasingly shifted to questions that are also relevant for�…

Recently, the pathophysiological overlap between metabolic and mental disorders has
received increased recognition. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are rapidly becoming a popular�…

Feeding is a fundamental process for basic survival and is influenced by genetics and
environmental stressors. Recent advances in our understanding of behavioral genetics have�…

In mammals, the orexigenic and anorexigenic neuronal systems are morphologically and
functionally connected, forming an interconnected network in the hypothalamus to govern�…

Food availability in nature is often irregular, and famine is commonplace. Increased
motivation to engage in ingestive behaviors increases the chance of survival, providing�…