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Reduced melanocortin tone modulates feeding during pregnancy in mice

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By Ingrid Camila Possa-Paranhos, Kerem Catalbas, Tanya Pattnaik, Christina Nelson, Vraj Patel, Patrick Sweeney, Samuel Congdon, Dajin Cho, Aarav Pathak
| Nature Verified
Abstract During pregnancy mammals increase their food intake to accommodate the elevated metabolic demands associated with fetal growth and development. However, the molecular and neural circuit mechanisms mediating increased feeding during pregnancy are largely unknown. Here, we demonstrate that arcuate nucleus agouti-related peptide (AgRP) neurons are activated and pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons are inhibited during pregnancy in mice.
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FIREARMS NEWS – July 2026 Issue!

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By James Tarr, Patrick Sweeney, David Codrea
| Outdoor Sportsman Group
On the Cover: Oleg Volk Reviews the US Palm STORM CAT4 AR-15-Type Pistol! DENVER (July 14, 2026) – Firearms News, the trusted authority for firearms enthusiasts for over 80 years, has released its July ’26 issue featuring a cover story by Oleg Volk about the US Palm STORM CAT4 AR-15-Type Pistol. Volk shares all the details and evaluates performance of the compact, duty-ready platform chambered in 5.56 NATO.
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FIREARMS NEWS – June 2026 Issue!

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By Will Dabbs, Patrick Sweeney, James Tarr
| Outdoor Sportsman Group
On the Cover: James Tarr Reviews Military Armament Corporation’s MAC IX! DENVER (June 8, 2026) – Firearms News, the trusted authority for firearms enthusiasts for over 80 years, has released its June ’26 issue featuring a cover story by James Tarr on Military Armament Corporation’s MAC IX. Tarr takes a deep dive on this rugged, modular 9mm PCC, offering readers a thorough performance evaluation.
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