Zuker also points out “the behavior of the mouse is independent of learning, experience, or context,” indicating that the thirst-regulating circuit is hard-wired into the brain. Mingyu Ye, another ...

For example, feelings of hunger, thirst or fatigue are all interoceptive sensations that can affect mood and behaviour. Understanding how these signals are processed and integrated by the brain ...

Consuming foods with low water content, such as rice crackers and cookies, often leads to increased thirst. While thirst and ...

This is thirst – a sensation of dryness in the mouth signalling we need to have a drink. This basic physiological mechanism is controlled mainly by part of the brain’s “control centre ...

It’s important to stay hydrated but there is no evidence that we confuse hunger and thirst and your body is not easily duped. It’s also important to remember that your brain and body need a ...

The hypothalamus is a central region of the brain that controls vital functions such as sleep, body temperature, hunger and thirst. Because the human brain is difficult to study, much knowledge about ...