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April 23, 2012 / Brain metabolism, Ketogenic diet, Neuroscience FAQ, Q&A, The selfish brain

Selfish brain theory, addictions and obesity

Q&A and FAQ (archived) :: Ongoing Q&A :: Neuroscience Q&A and FAQ Question Hi Tanya, I've read your opinion article and a commentary on it by Dr Peters. Could you please expla

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March 17, 2010 / Energy Homeostasis, The selfish brain, Theories

The Selfish Brain Theory

The unique position of the brain as a body organ is characterized by: 1. its chemical isolation from the rest of the body by the blood-bran barrier 2. its high energy consumption: though weighing

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