Brown fat is a hot topic, pardon the pun. Brown fats cells, as opposed to white fat cells, make heat for the body, and are thought to have evolved to help mammals cope with the cold. But, their role in generating warmth might also be applied to coping with obesity and diabetes.
URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130315/Brown-fat-cells-protective-against-obesity-and-diabetes.aspx
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