Protein Vs. Obesity

Swedish scientists have discovered a protein that stimulates the formation of fat cells, a development that could potentially lead to treatment for obesity. The protein, according to Karolinska Institute, is called TRAP (tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase), and "stimulates the formation of new fat cells and can thus precipitate the development of obesity."

Viruses and Obesity

A new research has found that viruses may cause obesity too. Scientists from the Louisisana State Universith found that adenovirus-36,which causes respiratory and eye infections, may also cause stem cells to develop into fat cells. The scientists found out that 30% of obese individuals carry the virus.

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