"Immortalist" > wrote in message
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> Although he acknowledges that his research may not directly translate
> to humans, Kenny says the findings shed light on the brain mechanisms
> that drive overeating and could even lead to new treatments for
> obesity.
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> "If we could develop therapeutics for drug addiction, those same drugs
> may be good for obesity as well," he says.

If these changes in brain chemistry occur, are they reversible?
Would changes in diet allow the brain to "recover" to its
original abilities without the use of drugs?

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> http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/28...ex.html?hpt=C1