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Since the 1960s, the significance of the neuroendocrine brain for health and pleasure has become more apparent. Geoffrey W. Harris' model of brain control of anterior and posterior pituitary gland hormone secretion through, respectively, releasing factors secreted into the hypothalamichypophysial portal system, and directly from axon terminals into the systemic circulation, built on foundations laid 100 years ago.