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Marianne Guenot

Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies

A close-up of fat cells under a microscope.

Scientists have spotted unique subtypes of fat cells in the human body, and by unraveling their functions, they found that the cells may play a role in obesity.

The research, published Jan. 24 in the journal Nature Genetics, could theoretically open up avenues for new therapies to mitigate downstream effects of obesity, such as inflammation or insulin resistance, the scientists said.

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