K. Linnea Volcko

This study shows that protein restriction selectively enhances nucleus accumbens dopamine responses to protein-containing food during operant feeding in male mice, depending on nutritional status and task demands.

The paper introduces lickcalc, a software tool for analyzing rodent lick microstructure to uncover subtle differences in drinking behavior.

This study measures histamine dynamics during feeding in mice and finds rapid fluctuations influenced by solution type and time of day, with regional differences in recovery patterns.

This study shows that intermittent protein restriction in male mice increases food intake and plasma ghrelin, similar to continuous protein restriction, but not in females.

The paper finds that male and female mice show similar protein preference and plasma FGF21 responses to dietary protein restriction, with no effect of estrous cycle stage on preference or FGF21 levels during restriction.