Biologists zero in on protein that may help treat obesity and diabetes

A newly identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a study by York researchers.  Suraj Unniappan, a biology professor specializing in neuroendocrinology, is delving into the metabolic effects of a protein called nesfatin-1, abundantly present in the brain. His studies found that rats administered with nesfatin-1 ate less, […]