The name Aracea comes from the Latin Araceae, the plant family that is literally the hottest on Earth. “The undisputed
News
We know that carrying excess fat is bad for us and can contribute to a number of diseases, such as
Worry About Getting Too Fat No More? Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have successfully
New data highlights how cold exposure activates brown fat, energy metabolism Short-term cold exposure may help people with brown fat
CRISPR corrects genetic defect so cells can normalize blood sugar Using induced pluripotent stem cells produced from the skin of
Since the recent rediscovery of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in adult humans, this thermogenic tissue has been attracting increasing interest.
New research suggests that transient receptor channels (TRPs) activated in progenitor cells can help create more According to research published
Could it be that body fat has more to do with biological processes than personal choices? Do we control our
The Gene: An Intimate History weaves together science, history & personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome,
When we are exposed to sufficient cold or exercise, small clusters of brown fat cells in our bodies begin to
Brown adipocytes are promising cell targets to counteract obesity thanks to their potential to drain and oxidize circulating glucose and
A new approach to treating overweight and obesity Our fat cells, technically referred to as adipocytes, play an essential role
Many people might not realize that they have different types of body fat. Most of it is white fat that
How brown fat improves metabolism At a Glance Researchers gained key insights into brown fat’s effects on the body’s metabolism.
Researchers used a modified CRISPR gene editing technique to target the fat cells of obese, diabetic mice. After 6 weeks,
Study may help lead to drugs aimed at diabetes and obesity Rutgers and other scientists have discovered how brown fat,
When cells change to a more specialized type, we call this process cellular differentiation. Scientists have revealed that protein secretions
Changes in DNA packaging curbed our body’s ability to turn ‘bad’ fat into ‘good’ fat Blame junk food or a
Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate ‘brown fat’, the body’s