Researchers in Boston have found that by transplanting embryonic stem cells into a the hypothalamus of mice, obesity can be significantly decreased in animals who are unable to respond to leptin. According to the studay, leptin is a hormone found in animals which regulates metabolism and controls body weight in the hypothalamus. Through the experiments, embryonic cells have been shown to be able to repair areas of the brain on a cellular-level of the hypothalamus, which could be beneficial for other conditions outside of obesity, including spinal injuries, Parkinson’s and Huningon’s disease and more.
-Janice Bitters
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