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How the nervous system responds to and regulates amino acid homeostasis
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"For optimal growth, reproduction and lifespan an animal must eat
a ‘balanced’ diet. This balanced diet is key in maintaining
nutrient homeostasis in the animal. To achieve this balanced diet,
the nervous system of an animal must have in place molecular
mechanisms in order to both sense nutrient availability and
change the feeding behaviour of the animal appropriately so it
either selects or rejects particular foods. Whilst this is a rapidly
growing field of research, the genes and cellular mechanisms
underlying the translation of nutrient information into behavioural
modification remains unknown. The work presented in this thesis
first addresses the question of what constitutes a ‘balanced diet’.(...)"
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Nervous System Amino Acid