ETH scientists have shown for the first time that white and brown fat cells can directly interconvert in a living organism from one type to the other. This finding challenges the prevailing belief that white and brown fat cells arise solely from distinct precursor cells. The knowledge will aid in the design of novel strategies to treat obesity.
Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/ez-...
Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/ez-...