Scientists find molecular link to obesity/insulin resistance in mice

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 20:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have identified a molecular link between thermogenesis and the development of inflammation in fat cells. Activating molecular switch in white fat cells enabled mice to eat a high-calorie diet without becoming obese or developing the inflammation that causes insulin resistance, report scientists.

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