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Episode 31: Brown and White Adipocytes- A Hot Topic in Metabolism
Season 3
Episode 31
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
Description
In this conversation, Dr. Aaron Cypess discusses his research on brown adipose tissue (BAT), an organ that burns fat to generate heat. Initially thought to be present only in small mammals and young children, functional BAT was discovered in adult humans in 2009, spurring global research into its potential for treating obesity and metabolic diseases. Dr. Cypess explains the differences between BAT and white adipose tissue (WAT), and how BAT communicates with other tissues through hormones. Dr. Cypess then focuses on BAT's role in diabetes and obesity, highlighting the collaborative environment that supports his research.