Researchers make mice lose weight by imitating effects from cold and nicotine

(University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) Inspired by some of the effects from winter swimming and smoking, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, have found a way to improve the metabolism of mice and make them lose weight. They have done so by stimulating the body's so-called cold and nicotinic receptors.

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