Caitlin Mitchell

Mar 3, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Caitlin Mitchell |Aida Mohammadkhani |Elizabeth Manning |Erin Campbell

AbstractReward-seeking involves the engagement and computation of multiple physiological and motivational parameters. The lateral hypothalamus (LH) is a necessary node in the circuits that control food-seeking and motivation. One group of cells that plays an important yet incompletely understood role in these processes are the orexin/hypocretin (OX/HT) neurons. OX/HT cells are located exclusively within the LH and are implicated in feeding, arousal, and reward-seeking behavior.

Nov 16, 2023 | captimes.com | Caitlin Mitchell

Like many other child care providers, I started working in early childhood education as I was looking for child care for my own children. I quickly realized there were not a lot of options, and what was available was not affordable. So in 2015, I opened Spots and Stripes Early Learning Center, and since then we have cared for and educated nearly 500 young minds. I am very passionate about my career, but it is not easy, and the pay is not reflective of the hard work we put in.