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"The scientists directly injected either glucose or an artificial sweetener to the guts of mice, and saw an activation of different regions of the brain when gl
by _curious_ 6y ago
"The scientists directly injected either glucose or an artificial sweetener to the guts of mice, and saw an activation of different regions of the brain when glucose was present, but not with the artificial sweetener. "
How do they directly inject?
- NortySpock 6y agoIn humans this would typically be an oral or naseo-gastric tube that runs down to the stomach, effectively bypassing the mouth. Of course you could use a needle but that's generally rare. Not sure what is considered standard for mice.
- uoaei 6y agoMaybe an artificial, intentional fistula like they do with cows to study and monitor their digestion.