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New cell atlas of the metabolic centre supports research into anti-obesity drugs more

In this picture, you see four children in mid-jump in a gym environment. The children are wearing t-shirts and gym shorts or trouser. Only their legs and torsos are visible in the picture, and you can tell that the children are slightly overweight.

According to the WHO, over 64 million adults and 300,000 children and adolescents in Europe are currently living with diabetes. In 90 percent of cases, excess weight is the primary trigger. At the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, Jens Brüning is investigating the mechanisms through which obesity leads to insulin resistance. more

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Adapting sugar metabolism starts in the brain more

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