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Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Sleep: How the Brain Controls Our Passions

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By John K. Young

Web edition: November 29, 2012
Print edition: December 15, 2012; Vol.182 #12 (p. 30)

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A biologist delves into the varied roles of the hypothalamus, the command center in the brain that controls the most basic human drives.

Rowman & Littlefield, 2012, 161 p., $39.95

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  • Hunger, thirst, sex and sleep are the most fundamental need of life. All are well connected to each other and playing important role in life. Biologists connect these all things with brain. I believe these all things are mental processes.
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    Satya narayan Tiwary Satya narayan Tiwary
    Dec. 3, 2012 at 3:25pm
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