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Scientists Discover a Fat-Burning 'Dial' That Could Help Strengthen Bones


Knowing how the body burns fat is crucial to understanding all kinds of metabolic systems – for regulating body temperature, weight, energy levels, and more – and researchers just discovered a new molecular 'dial' controlling fat burning in mice.

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