The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation
Brain, Body and Environment
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Nasrollah Moradikor, Firas Kobeissy
- Language: English
The Neuroscience of Appetite: Understanding the Brain's Control of Hunger and Behavior presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain contro… Read more
The Neuroscience of Appetite: Understanding the Brain's Control of Hunger and Behavior presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain controls our cravings. This book brings the data for how the brain, hormones, and different factors such as stress, environment, and even food itself affect our desire to eat. Written for academics and researchers, this book helps facilitate a comprehensive understanding of how the brain influences appetite regulation, allowing the reader to understand the neurobiological mechanisms helps to treat patients involved with obesity, eating disorders, or other related conditions. This book provides a reliable resource that connects current neuroscience research with practical applications in appetite and behavior.
- Explores the brain's mechanisms governing hunger and fullness, such as the hypothalamus, the function of hormones, and the neurological connections
- Offers information on how to council patients who may be trying to control their appetites
- Describes how hunger and eating habits are impacted by outside variables, including stress, sleep, social influences, and food setting
Researchers and clinicians interested in neuroscience, neurobiology
1. Introduction to Appetite and the Brain
2. The Brain and Appetite Control: A Complex System
3. Neurotransmitters and Hormones: The Chemical Messengers of Appetite
4. The Role of Genetics in Appetite Regulation
5. How Stress, Sleep, and Emotions Impact Hunger
6. Food, Reward, and the Brain: Understanding Cravings
7. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestion Affects Appetite
8. The Influence of External Factors: Environment, Culture, and Social Pressure on Appetite
9. Appetite and Obesity: Understanding the Neurobiology of Weight Gain
10. Exercise and Appetite: The Brain’s Response to Physical Activity
11. Appetite Disorders: From Anorexia to Binge Eating
12. Assessing the Effects of GLP-1 on Appetite and Weight
13. Appetite Circuits with Optogenetics and Chemogenetics
14. Future Directions in Appetite Research
2. The Brain and Appetite Control: A Complex System
3. Neurotransmitters and Hormones: The Chemical Messengers of Appetite
4. The Role of Genetics in Appetite Regulation
5. How Stress, Sleep, and Emotions Impact Hunger
6. Food, Reward, and the Brain: Understanding Cravings
7. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestion Affects Appetite
8. The Influence of External Factors: Environment, Culture, and Social Pressure on Appetite
9. Appetite and Obesity: Understanding the Neurobiology of Weight Gain
10. Exercise and Appetite: The Brain’s Response to Physical Activity
11. Appetite Disorders: From Anorexia to Binge Eating
12. Assessing the Effects of GLP-1 on Appetite and Weight
13. Appetite Circuits with Optogenetics and Chemogenetics
14. Future Directions in Appetite Research
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Nasrollah Moradikor
Dr. Nasrollah Moradikor is currently the research director and principal investigator at the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Tbilisi, Georgia. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in promoting applied neuroscience research and establishing fruitful collaborations among scientists worldwide. Dr. Nasrallah's research program is dedicated to developing interventions for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. His team investigates the molecular mechanisms and therapeutics of brain disorders, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, employing both clinical and experimental models. In 2021, Dr. Nasrollah founded a new community platform named “Neuroscience Network” to support and develop neuroscience in the world. His ability to create a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment has been instrumental in promoting the development of aspiring neuroscientists. He established robust international research collaborations with institutions in the USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, and Malaysia. He has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in the field of brain health. Nasrollah has been on the scientific advisory board and evaluation committees of several institutions abroad. He currently serves as an editor, editorial board member and section editor of several reputed journals in the field of neuroscience. His contributions to the scientific community are evident through his publications, as well as more than 15 years of editorial expertise. He is an active professional member of IBRO, FENS, EBBS, ISN, ESN, ENCP, MNS, and MDS.
Affiliations and expertise
International Center for Neuroscience Research, GeorgiaFK
Firas Kobeissy
Dr. Kobeissy is a Professor at the Department of Neurobiology at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Kobeissy’s research involves investigating biomarkers of brain injury and mechanisms of neural death. In this area, Dr. Kobeissy utilizes advanced multidimensional neuroproteomics/systems biology platforms to investigate biomarker change. Dr. Kobeissy is the author of more than 250 publications along with two patents. He is the editor of several books on biomarkers and proteomics; he serves on several national and international study sections including the NIIH, DoD, and the VA. He is the associate director of the Center of Neuroproteomics and Biomarker Research.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Florida, USA