date:Sep 14, 2012
treating obesity and other disorders, said the authors.
The unique properties of zebrafish larvae are helping us develop a better understanding of how the intestine functions with the goal of contributing to ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of diseases associated with altered lipid metabolism, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, said Steve Farber of the Carnegie Institution, who also worked on the study.
Our collaboration is now focused on how specific gut bacteria are