Brown fat in adults
Brown fat in our bodies burns off calories, while white fat stores them. Babies have brown fat to keep them warm. This changes as we get older. However, it's been found that some adults still have brown fat in their bodies, which may explain why some people can
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have a high calorie intake without putting on extra weight. Recent research investigates what's going on.
Lifestyle changes and life expectancy
New research from the University of Cambridge in the UK shows the benefits of simple lifestyle changes on measurable increases in life expectancy.
Genes associated with autism
Professor Thomas Bourgeron from the Pasteur Institute in Paris talks about his research into genes associated with autism.
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