Umetani and Asghari (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption University of Houston assistant professor of biology Michihisa Umetani, left, and biology doctoral student Arvand Asghari in the lab. Long term applications of their findings could lead to a treatment that results in reduced capacity for making fat. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.