Wednesday, January 18, 2012

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News


Boost for health? Researchers isolate protein linking exercise to health benefits

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:35 AM PST

Scientists have isolated a natural hormone from muscle cells that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. The hormone, named irisin, switches on genes that convert white fat into "good" brown fat. The researchers call irisin a highly promising candidate for development as a novel treatment for diabetes, obesity and perhaps other disorders, including cancer.

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