Drs. Eric Olson and Chad Grueter, UT Southwestern Medical Center (IMAGE)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Drs. Eric Olson and Chad Grueter, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Scientists led by Dr. Eric Olson (right) and including Dr. Chad Grueter have shown that the heart can regulate energy balance throughout the body. Their discovery eventually could lead to effective treatments for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

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