A recent study by UCLA has discovered brain cells that encourage mice to seek out fatty foods even when they’re not hungry. Activation of these cells led the mice to prefer fatty foods over healthier options. If similar cells are found in humans, these findings could open up a new avenue for understanding and treating eating disorders. Additionally, it could be a significant step in understanding the neurological basis of cravings in individuals who are not typically hungry. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the research marks the first study to identify cells associated with food-seeking in the mouse brain.