Worm brain could help science think of new way to tackle obesity

By Bridie Smith
Updated March 2 2017 - 2:33pm, first published February 13 2017 - 6:17pm
Roger Pocock and his team discovered a gene in worms that triggers a feeling of fullness.  Photo: Simon Schluter
Roger Pocock and his team discovered a gene in worms that triggers a feeling of fullness. Photo: Simon Schluter
Neurogeneticist associate Professor Roger Pocock. Photo: Joe Armao
Neurogeneticist associate Professor Roger Pocock. Photo: Joe Armao

Looking for help to break the cycle of overeating and under-exercising? Scientists say we need look no further than the brain of the humble roundworm.

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