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Single-cell sequencing unpacked 10 varieties of fat cells, including one that uses an alternative heat-regulating strategy that protects against weight gain.

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Olfaction Determines Weight in Mice

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Drug Spurs Digestion

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Temperature-Sensing Fat Cells

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