Illustration of Thirst (IMAGE) Howard Hughes Medical Institute Caption Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have identified the brain circuit that regulates thirst. Credit Image courtesy of Zuker Lab, HHMI at Columbia University Usage Restrictions Credit must be used License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.