Stefany Primeaux, PhD

Scientist - Teacher - Wife - Mom - Still standing

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Brain Circuits Split Food Choices Between Sugar and Fat Cravings

Scientists have uncovered that the brain uses different neural routes to control cravings for sugary versus fatty foods.

In mice, carbohydrate intake was driven by AMPK-regulated CRH neurons, while fat intake depended on MC4R-expressing neurons in the hypothalamus.

These distinct circuits were activated by NPY neurons in the brainstem during energy shortages.

The findings provide a clearer understanding of how the brain manages nutrient-specific hunger to maintain balance during metabolic stress.

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APS Summit Opening Keynote Lecture
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[Baton Rouge Traffic @BR_Traffic]

I-10 East remains closed past Highland Road due to an accident. Congestion is approaching Siegen Lane. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

[Stefany Primeaux, PhD @StefanyPrimeaux]

Ready for some great science #APS2024

[MHP Jackson @MHPTroopC]

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is on the scene of an grass fire on I55 North and Southbound near 68-72 mile-marker in Copiah County. Please use caution and expect significant delays as crews work to clear the roadway.

[MDOT @MississippiDOT]

GRASS FIRE 🔥 on I-55 south between MS 27 EX 72 and Gallman EX 65 in Copiah county has ALL lanes BLOCKED in both directions. Law enforcement are on the scene directing traffic. Map it here: https://t.co/B3V5f1QHlh #MShwys

[Lindsey Lab @lab_lindsey]

“The history of menopause in this country is sort of a history of misinformation, or lack of information, lack of research.”

A great podcast to follow up on the @nytimes article by @susandominus.

[LSU Baseball @LSUbaseball]

Out.

[Stefany Primeaux, PhD @StefanyPrimeaux]

@JoliePrimeaux living the science life! #SJA2024 #jolieblonde #wearelsuhealth #lsuhealthno #WomenInScience

[Baton Rouge Traffic @BR_Traffic]

The left lane is blocked on I-10 East at LA 73 due to an accident. Congestion is approaching 4 miles.

[Eden McMillin Gallegos @edenmgallegos]

Look at her gooooo 🥳🥳 @tfitz_schmidt

[Stefany Primeaux, PhD @StefanyPrimeaux]

LSUHSC -NO graduation! @LSUHealthNO Excited to have @LouisianaGov as our 2023 Commencement Speaker! 🎓🎉💛💜

[LSUHSC NOLA Graduate Studies @LSUHealthNOGS]

Update photos sent in by our graduate students 🥳

[Stefany Primeaux, PhD @StefanyPrimeaux]

Super excited about our most recent publication! #obesityresearch #fattaste #lsuhscno #penningtonbiomedical

https://t.co/FKwyPAWAlw

[American Physiological Society @APSPhysiology]

Our first #APS2023 is a wrap! Check out the Summit Newsroom to see research, video and social media highlights from the meeting: https://t.co/fvb703L6bH

[LSU Health New Orleans School of Allied Health @LSUHealth_SAHP]

We would like to spotlight the Safety and Security of #LSUHealthNewOrleans ❤️ Being in a major metropolis can be intimidating. It is a boost to know we are cared for on multiple levels on campus. 🎯💯 #LSUHealth #LSU #Safety #Protected #AlliedHealth #Security #FutureOfHealthCare