Activation of β-adrenoceptors in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis induces food intake reduction and anxiety-like behaviors

► Intra-vBNST injection of β-agonist reduced food intake. ► Intra-vBNST injection of β-agonist elicited anxiety-like behaviors. ► β-adrenoceptors in the vBNST regulate both food intake and anxiety.