Fat Cells Seem to Cling to The Memory of Being Obese, Study Finds

Researchers from ETH Zurich found that mammalian fat cells retain a “memory” of past obesity through epigenetic changes, even after significant weight loss. Experiments on mice showed that formerly obese mice gained weight faster when fed a high-fat diet compared to control mice, suggesting their fat cells were “primed” for weight regain. The epigenetic changes […]

The People in Your Life Are Sharing Their Gut Microbes With You

Humans share gut microbes with the people they interact with face-to-face, including family, friends, and other social connections. This means your gut microbiome can serve as a “detailed profile of your social life.” A study led by researchers at Yale University analyzed the gut microbiomes of 1,787 adults living in isolated villages in Honduras and […]