Neuroscience of anorexia nervosa: state of the art

Abstract

Recent research in anorexia nervosa has demonstrated specific and persistent neuropsychological deficits associated with specific, localized and unilateral abnormalities on neuroimaging. These point to an underlying neurobiological substrate, with a disconnection in neural circuitry being implicated. This article summarizes the most relevant studies presented at the 9th London International Conference on Eating Disorders and discusses the treatment implications.