Welcome to the O’BRAIN Lab
Why do some people develop unhealthy eating styles while others do not, although many of us share similar environments? And why do many people with obesity struggle to stick to their dietary goals? The answer could be found in our brain, which determines how and why we make certain decisions and how we process information.
Recent News
More on obesity and working memory
Our newest preprint publication on the relationship between obesity and working memory has undergone rigorous review by eLife, shedding new light on the interplay between BMI and cognitive function. The study, led by researcher Nadine Herzog, reveals compelling insights into how genetic variants influencing striatal dopamine signaling impact the negative…
The O’Brain Lab @ Nordic Obesity Meeting
The 2024 edition of the Nordic Obesity Meeting took place in Helsinki the 1–3 February, and the O’Brain Lab was there to present our research! Our postdoc Artemii Nikitin and doctoral researchers Hendrik Hartmann and Arsene Kanyamibwa presented their research projects. In the ‘Mastering Appetite’ session, our own associate professor…
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