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How does the brain directly regulate intestinal fat absorption, and what are the immediate implications for obesity treatment?

A study in mice reveals that the brain regulates intestinal fat absorption by controlling the length of microvilli in the jejunum, a part of the small intestine. Chemically inactivating the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve reduces fat absorption and weight, while activation increases it. This finding could lead to new treatments for obesity.