VOLUME CIV | AUG 2025

Scientists just found a tiny molecule that could change how we lose weight

Researchers at the Salk Institute have used CRISPR to uncover hidden microproteins that control fat cell growth and lipid storage, identifying one confirmed target, Adipocyte-smORF-1183. This breakthrough could lead to more effective obesity treatments, surpassing the limitations of current drugs like GLP-1.

Margaret Campbell

Margaret is a Scottish-Canadian educator and bioethicist from Alberta, focusing on ethical considerations in human enhancement technologies. She authors pieces on balancing ambition with moral integrity, rooted in her clan's emphasis on community and perseverance.

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