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Scientists discover hidden fat-burning switch that could strengthen bones

Science Daily · May 12, 2026, 11:58 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Scientists at McGill University have uncovered a hidden molecular “switch” that turns on a powerful calorie-burning system in brown fat — the body’s heat-generating fat linked to metabolism and weight control. The breakthrough centers on glycerol, a molecule released when fat is broken down in the c

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