Why Fat Cells Get Bigger When You Eat Too Much
Scientists discovered that a protein called HIF1α acts like a control switch that tells fat cells to store more fat when you eat a high-fat diet. Using mice …
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Why Your Body Stores Fat in Different Places
Scientists discovered a protein called Gpc3 that controls where your body stores fat when you eat a high-fat diet. Using human tissue samples and mice, …
Read MoreA Brain Chemical That May Make Weight Gain Worse
Scientists discovered that a brain chemical called NPFFR2 might play a bigger role in obesity than previously thought. When researchers gave mice a high-fat, …
Read MoreWhy Fish Store Fat in Different Places
Scientists studied two types of fish to understand why they store fat differently in their bodies. One fish (golden pompano) stores fat mainly in its liver and …
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