Researchers disentangle how adipocytes communicate with prostate tumors in mice.

Zooming in on the ovarioles of Drosophila could reveal links between muscles, nutrition, and the development of eggs.

Hanging in front of the abdomen like an apron, the depot of visceral fat known as the omentum helps regulate immune responses.

The oldest-known ice mummy consumed high amounts of fat.

Previously considered immobile, these cells swoop in to seal epithelial holes and clean up cellular detritus.  

Researchers at the annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting discuss the roles of adipose tissue and inflammation in the growth and spread of tumors.

DNA released from dying fat cells stimulates inflammation within murine fat tissue. 

Bruce Spiegelman has spent his career at the forefront of adipocyte differentiation and metabolism.

Meet some of the people featured in the November 2015 issue of The Scientist.