Faulty Fat Sensor Implicated in Obesity and Liver Disease

[Northerner]

Defects in a protein that functions as a dietary fat sensor may be a cause of obesity and liver disease, according to a study published in the journal Nature, led by researchers at Imperial College London. The findings highlight a promising target for new drugs to treat obesity and metabolic disorders.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120219143222.htm