Weighing up the secrets of African elephant body fat

Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 11:32 in Biology & Nature

A research team from The University of Nottingham has carried out the first molecular characterisation of the African elephant's adipose tissue—body fat. This new information will form the basis of future studies aimed at securing the health and future survival of captive elephants.

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