Results for "Genetics & Molecular Biology"

Yam Compound Activates Cellular Pathway to Reduce Fat in Lab Studies

A complex sugar from Chinese yams has been found to reduce fat accumulation in laboratory models of obesity. The compound, a polysaccharide, appears to work by activating a specific cellular signalling pathway that encourages the breakdown of stored fats.

By Xiao, Zhou, Luo, Zhang, Zhang, Tan, Fu, Quan, Tang, Zhou, Wu, Deng