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Immune system defects seem to contribute to obesity in mice

Similar changes that alter the microbiome and change fat uptake may be at work in people too

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WEIGHING IN  In one study of mice, how some immune cells function influenced weight gain. Gut microbes appear to have a say, too.  

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Subtle defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, a study of mice suggests.