Cellular Pathway (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption Professor Chuan He has led researchers who have identified a dynamic new cellular pathway, represented here in molecular form, in the genetic regulatory process that contributes to obesity and type II diabetes. The immunofluorescence image at lower center shows individual protein and messenger RNA components in human cells. Credit Ye Fu Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this image in reports describing the work of Chuan He and his colleagues. 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.