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University of Michigan

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Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a liver hormone that puts a brake on metabolism in mice by dampening their ability to burn fat. The research reveals a potential target for treating metabolic disorders.

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Illustration by Stephanie King, LSI multimedia designer.

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