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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday, Marc Tittgemeyer was a guest on nano talk on 3sat. The topic of the programme: Essen mit Risiko - Eating with risk. The programme will be aired tomorrow evening – it's worth tuning in, so don't miss it. 📺

➡️ www.3sat.de/wissen/nano-...

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Max Planck Neuroscience @mpneuro.bsky.social · Aug 28

Lean mice that smell food before eating feel full; obese mice don’t. Why?
Research from @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social found a link between olfactory bulb nerve cells and the brain area that triggers satiety.
This could shed light on how humans react to smelling food: bit.ly/4nX4XZI

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · 23d

🧠 work in a rapidly evolving field: human cognition and “mental phenomena” (potentially) in non-biological systems and agents

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · 23d

Apply now for the new doctoral program at Max Planck School of Cognition (1 of 3 pilot Max Planck schools)!

Why? find out in 🧵😉

✍ Apply here: mps.cloud.opencampus.net

Application deadline is december, 1st

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Aug 4

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

The MANIAC Symposium is taking place on September 9th!

Find the compelling line-up below ⬇️

MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Jul 23

Not feeling hungry after cooking? Janice Bulk chatted about the latest study by the Steculorum Lab in an interview with German radio. 👃 🍲 📻

Great job, Janice!

www.swr.de/leben/gesund...

Geruch von Essen kann Sättigung auslösen – neue Erkenntnisse

Essverhalten: Schon der Geruch von Essen kann das Sättigungsgefühl auslösen – zeigen Forschende am Max-Planck-Institut. Bei Übergewicht scheint dieser Mechanismus gestört zu sein.

www.swr.de

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · Jul 17

An office management training program at a research institute? Absolutely! We had the pleasure of presenting our program at the last-minute apprenticeship fair in Cologne 🚀
🎯 Our goal? To inspire young talent about administrative topics and give them a solid, practical education!

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Jul 8

www.sf.mpg.de/2112068/Silv...

Understanding the Brain's Response to Motherhood

Silvana Valtcheva's research group studies neuroplasticity in the maternal brain during the postpartum period.

www.sf.mpg.de

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Jul 8

www.sf.mpg.de/2112068/Silv...

Understanding the Brain's Response to Motherhood

Silvana Valtcheva's research group studies neuroplasticity in the maternal brain during the postpartum period.

www.sf.mpg.de

MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Jul 8

We have a new research group at MPI for Metabolism Research!👩‍🔬

A warm welcome to @svaltcheva.bsky.social !👋
For a first impression find her introduction below⬇️
and further informations under sf.mpg.de/2112068/Silvan

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Nature Metabolism @natmetabolism.nature.com · Jun 30

RESEARCH | @janice-bulk.bsky.social ,‬ @sophiesteculorum.bsky.social et al (@mpi-metabolism.bsky.social)

A Medial Septum (MS) sensory circuit, where MS glutamatergic neurons integrate food odours to prime satiety and regulate nutrient intake
#Metabolism #Science
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www.nature.com/articles/s42...

A food-sensitive olfactory circuit drives anticipatory satiety - Nature Metabolism

The authors describe a sensory circuit involving the medial septum (MS), where MS glutamatergic neurons integrate food odours to prime satiety and regulate nutrient intake.

www.nature.com

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iBehave @ibehave.bsky.social · Jun 24

🔬 Join us for the next #iBehave Seminar!
🧠 Dr. Henning Fenselau @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social on The Synaptic Mechanism of Metabolism Regulation

📅July 4, 2025 | 🕛 12:00 PM
Host: Prof. Grunwald Kadow & Prof. Beck, @unibonn.bsky.social UniklinkBonn

📧Zoom: [email protected]

#Neuroscience #Metabolism

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Jun 11

They mapped a sensory circuit where food odours activate medial septum glutamatergic neurons, limiting food intake before the first bite—and it's impaired in #obesity.
#Neuroscience #Olfaction #SensoryPerception #ObesityResearch

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Jun 11

Exciting news from @sophiesteculorum.bsky.social Lab!🤓

👃🧠 Smelling food primes your brain for satiety.
Find out more in 🧵 or under 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s42...

Congrats to @sophiesteculorum.bsky.social , first author @janice-bulk.bsky.social and all contributing authors!

A food-sensitive olfactory circuit drives anticipatory satiety - Nature Metabolism

The authors describe a sensory circuit involving the medial septum (MS), where MS glutamatergic neurons integrate food odours to prime satiety and regulate nutrient intake.

www.nature.com

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · May 28

Newly identified group of nerve cells in the brain regulates bodyweight.

🧠 Nerve cells in the hypothalamus influence eating behavior and weight gain.

🍔 Nerve cells are controlled by the hormone leptin

💡 Potential to develop further targeted treatments for obesity

www.sf.mpg.de/2106779/2505...

Newly identified group of nerve cells in the brain regulates bodyweight

Researchers identify nerve cells in the brain that regulate body weight, paving the way for novel obesity treatments.

www.sf.mpg.de

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CECAD Cologne @cecad.bsky.social · May 17

🔬🧬🧠 Der Tag ist da – the doors are open, herzlich willkommen - welcome! Komm vorbei und erlebe es selbst: Forschung für alle! #ScienceForEveryone ✨

#TagderoffenenTür #CECAD #Alternsforschung #Köln #WissenschaftErleben #ForschungFürAlle #OpenDay @mpiage.bsky.social @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · May 14

Reminder: It's Open Day Time this saturday, May 17th)!

🕚11am - 4pm
📌Cologne, Lindenthal

A dive into the world of science of ageing and metabolism for the entire family!👵👩‍🍳

Find all informations here tag-der-forschung.de

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CECAD Cologne @cecad.bsky.social · May 6

🔍 Curious about #science?
Come to our #OpenDay on 17 May 2025!

Enjoy lab tours, hands-on activities, fascinating talks, and fun for the whole family — all for free!

📍Cologne
ℹ️ Details: www.tag-der-forschung.de

#OpenDay #ScienceForEveryone #FamilyFun
@mpiage.bsky.social @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · May 6

🌟 Discover Science Over a Drink! 🍻

Are you in or around Cologne and curious about exciting research? Join us at the Pint of Science in Cologne's pubs from 19 to 21 May! Get tickets and all the info here: pintofscience.de/events/cologne

#Pint25 #Pint25DE

Pint of Science Köln

Explore Pint of Science Deutschland events in Cologne

pintofscience.de

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Apr 30

We are very much looking forward to our open day!

You can find all the information here: tag-der-forschung.de

MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · Apr 30

🔬 Join us for our Day of Research on May 17, 2025! Explore science with tours, lectures, and family-friendly activities. Free entry! @cecad.bsky.social @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social
More info: tag-der-forschung.de
#Science #OpenDay #FamilyFun

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Apr 29

🚨 New insights into appetite regulation 🚨

Newest Paper in Cell!

🧠Hypothalamic PNOC/NPY neurons are crucial mediators of leptin-controlled energy homeostasis, directly inhibit POMC neurons and promote feeding behavior.

👏 all colleagues involved

📖 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Hypothalamic PNOC/NPY neurons constitute mediators of leptin-controlled energy homeostasis

Activation of PNOCARC neurons promotes feeding. Here, Solheim et al. describe PNOC neurons in the murine ARC as mediators of leptin action in body weight maintenance. Moreover, they molecularly and fu...

www.cell.com

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Rhineland RNA Club @rhinelandrna.bsky.social · Mar 28

The 8th Rhineland RNA Club with great local speakers and Julian König @koenig-lab.bsky.social as invited speaker was a fun and well attended event with lots of #RNA discussions and networking. Organized and hosted by @inahuppertz.bsky.social at @mpiage.bsky.social. #RNAsky

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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · Mar 7

To everyone in the U.S. standing up for science today, calling for policies that support science, not suppress it: we’re with you! Cutting science doesn’t just harm scientists – it harms society as a whole. #StandUpForScience

Flyer for the DC and nationwide rally on March 7, 2025. "Stand up for Science", "Science is for everyone".

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · Feb 25

Hi everyone 👋 We are the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, and we study how the body controls weight and glucose levels. Our long-term goal is to develop treatments for diabetes and obesity! Follow us to keep up to date with our latest discoveries, findings and events! 🧬🔬🧓🧑‍🔬

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