Food insecurity has lasting impacts on the brains and behavior of mice
ScienceDaily September 12, 2022
A new study from NSCA member Linda Wilbrecht and her team at UC Berkeley showed that for young mice, food insecurity led to differences in learning and decision making in adulthood. The results highlight the importance of ensuring stable access to nutritional food for human youth during adolescence.
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