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A natural peptide could help tackle obesity and diabetes
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A natural peptide could help tackle obesity and diabetes

Could a naturally occurring peptide help tackle obesity-related diseases, including diabetes? Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images. Peptides are smaller versions of proteins that have a range of purposes, such as the potential to reduce the signs of aging, relieve inflammation, or promote muscle growth. In 2015, researchers discovered a type of peptide called PEPITEM, and recognized its function...

Novel therapeutic approach to tackle obesity shows promise in lab trials
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Novel therapeutic approach to tackle obesity shows promise in lab trials

by Nanyang Technological University The therapeutic approach developed by NTU Singapore starts with an injection of a specially developed hydrogel using an insulin needle, into a fat deposit directly under the skin. After the hydrogel is injected, near infrared light is then shone on the site of injection. This activates the gel’s fat-burning ability. Credit:...