A lateral hypothalamic neuronal population expressing leptin receptors counteracts anxiety to enable adaptive behavioral responses

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lateral hypothalamus   leptin receptors   anxiety   adaptive behavior   neurons   exploration   eating disorders  

Nature Neuroscience Major Publication – How Leptin Receptor Neurons in the Hypothalamus Counteract Anxiety and Regulate Adaptive Behavior 1. Academic Background: The Dynamic Balance Between Anxiety and Survival Behaviors Anxiety is a protective emotional state that prevents individuals from exposure to potential danger and maintains safety. However...