Deletion of FAT10 Gene Reduces Body Fat, Slows Down Aging in Mice

A single gene appears to play a crucial role in coordinating the immune system and metabolism, and deleting the gene in mice reduces body fat and extends lifespan, according to new research by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and Yale University School of Medicine.

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