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December 23, 2025

Cleveland Researchers Discover Enzyme That Controls Both Weight Gain and Cholesterol Levels in Animal Models

Rates of obesity and associated fatty liver disease have risen as the world increasingly adopts energy-dense diets and sedentary lifestyles. Cleveland research team has discovered a new enzyme that is required to make fat. Blocking the enzyme prevented weight gain and lowered cholesterol. A three-in-one drug is being...