by Susann-C. Ruprecht, Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung Potsdam-Rehbrücke Brain slices of the mouse are placed onto a glass slide, for further imaging. Credit: David AusserhoferThere is growing evidence that peptide hormones from the gut have far-reaching effects on the whole organism. By binding to corresponding receptors in the brain, they can modulate food intake and...