Fat cells can sense sunlight -- not getting enough increases metabolic syndrome risk

(Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center) Fat cells beneath the skin can sense light, and they behave differently when exposed to light that mimics indoor lighting vs. natural sunlight. Not enough sunlight can affect the body's metabolism, according to new study in Cell Reports from experts at Cincinnati Children's.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/cchm-fcc012120.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 21, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news