Scientists hunt for brown Fat's secret signals in the blood

NCT ID NCT05050240

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to discover molecules released by brown fat into the blood that could serve as easy-to-measure markers of metabolic health. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 20 healthy young adults before and after mild cold exposure to activate brown fat. The goal is to find non-invasive biomarkers that could eventually help predict or understand conditions like obesity and diabetes.

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  • The Rockefeller University Hospital

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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