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hindbrain
Coverage of hindbrain in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover natural hormone that reverses obesity
Scientists discovered that the hormone FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by activating a brain circuit in the hindbrain linked to metabolism. Unlike GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, FGF21 boosts energy burning instead of suppressing appetite, offering potential for new weight-loss and liver disease treatments.