Psychology & Intimacy Tanycyte-Derived Lactate Activates Astrocytic HCAR1 to Modulate Glutamatergic Signaling and POMC Neuron Excitability April 29, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For decades, the prevailing scientific narrative regarding the brain’s intricate control over appetite has predominantly centered on neurons, the specialized cells responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals. However, groundbreaking…
Psychology & Intimacy Tanycyte-Derived Lactate Activates Astrocytic HCAR1 to Modulate Glutamatergic Signaling and POMC Neuron Excitability April 14, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For decades, the intricate mechanisms governing appetite have been predominantly attributed to the sophisticated communication networks of neurons, the brain’s principal electrical signaling cells. However, a groundbreaking study published on…