Why do parasites cause loss of appetite? Scientists have identified a gut-to-brain signaling pathway involving tuft cells and ...

Anyone who has weathered a bad stomach bug knows the feeling: a loss of appetite that sets in and lingers, even after the ...

From outer space to the human brain, Tufts University’s research labs explore various fields of science to uncover new ...

For decades, scientists have pushed the limits of microscopy to capture sharper and deeper views of the brain. Traditional light-based systems can map the cortex in detail but struggle to reach deeper ...

Scientists have uncovered how your body actually tells your brain to stop eating when you’re sick. In a new study, researchers found that specialized cells in the gut detect parasites and send signals ...

Scientists finally cracked the mystery of why infections kill your appetite—and it all starts with hidden gut cells talking to your brain.