Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a previously unknown role of a cellular signaling molecule involved in release of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, a finding that could have ...

Ghrelin is a hormone that is produced and released in the stomach. People often refer to it as the “hunger hormone” because it increases appetite. It also promotes blood sugar regulation, prevents ...

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a previously unknown role of a cellular signaling molecule involved in release of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin, a finding that could have ...

If you've ever heard of ghrelin, it was probably in connection with the quest for better weight-loss drugs; ghrelin is normally thought of as a hormone that regulates feelings of hunger. But new ...