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Posted On: April 29th 2008
Posted By: Adam Coozer
Source: BBC News |
God, I wish I were that mouse.
Scientists make weight loss claim
Australian scientists believe they may have discovered how to help people lose weight without cutting back on food.
Researchers in Melbourne found that by manipulating fat cells in mice they were able to speed up metabolism.
After removing a particular enzyme, scientists found the mice were able to eat the same amount as others but burn more calories and gain less weight.
The breakthrough could pave the way for fat-burning drugs and also help to combat diabetes.
The research found that mice in which the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) had been removed were, on average, 20% lighter than normal mice and had up to 60% less body fat.
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