The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the portion of the cell responsible for manufacturing and folding proteins. Proteins are ...

Adipocyte size and number have been suggested to predict the development of metabolic complications in obesity. However, the genetic and environmental determinants behind this phenomenon remain ...

Obesity is a critical public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Yet, it is often oversimplified as an issue of ...

Related: Fat cells have a 'memory' of obesity, study finds Over the past few decades, research has shown that fat tissue does a lot more than simply store excess energy in the body. For example, fat ...

The following is a summary of “Adipogenic Effect of Magnolol in Primary Human Pre-Adipocytes With Potential Skin Health and ...

Zafirlukast induces the production of brown adipocyte tissue. For preadipocytes treated with zafirlukast (right image), brown adipocytes (shown in red) were much more prevalent than preadipocytes ...

Sahana is a science journalist and an intern at The Scientist, with a background in neuroscience and microbiology. She has previously written for Live Science, Massive Science, and eLife. View Full ...

Correspondence to Dr Jonatan R Ruiz, PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity” Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sport, University ...