Implantable slimming aid

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 13:50 in Health & Medicine

Biotechnologists have constructed a genetic regulatory circuit from human components that monitors blood-fat levels. In response to excessive levels, it produces a messenger substance that signalizes satiety to the body. Tests on obese mice reveal that this helps them to lose weight.

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