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Tiny Fix for Weighty Problem

USU researchers are developing nanoparticles designed to trick our bodies into eating less fat. The plan is for the microscopic medical devices to deliver highly targeted drug treatments directly to fat receptors throughout the body to curb cravings. The technology won't cure obesity but could be a future tool in battling a global epidemic.
 
For more information, contact Tim Gilbertson, associate professor, Biology Department, Utah State University, 435-797-7314.

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