Activation of AgRP-expressing 'hunger' neurons promotes robust feeding. Recent studies reveal the valence, dynamics and neural circuits engaged by AgRP neurons.
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Palmiter, R. Hunger logic. Nat Neurosci 18, 789–791 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.4032
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