# When activated, 'social' brain circuits inhibit feeding behavior in mice

**URL:** https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/when-activated-social-brain-circuits-inhibit-feeding-behavior-in-mice/1603
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**Created:** [January 16, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/when-activated-social-brain-circuits-inhibit-feeding-behavior-in-mice/1603 "2019-01-16T19:41:58Z")
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> **[When activated, 'social' brain circuits inhibit feeding behavior in mice](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190116130814.htm)**
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> Feeding behavior and social stimulation activate intermingled but distinct brain circuits, and activating one circuit can inhibit the other, according to a new study.

  
Feeding behavior and social stimulation activate intermingled but distinct brain circuits, and activating one circuit can inhibit the other, according to a new study.