Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

Scientists discover connection between obesity and diabetes

A new study finds that obese mice require the MSH hormone to develop diabetes, increasing resistance to insulin. Researchers believe this may lead to more effective preventive treatments for Type 2 Diabetes.

SourceEleanor Roosevelt Institute·JournalJournal of Endocrinology and Metabolism·DateDec 11, 2003

Landmark obesity study

Researchers at Denver's Eleanor Roosevelt Institute have identified a gene linked to obesity in mice, which also plays a role in humans. The study suggests that targeting this gene could lead to effective weight control and potentially even help with diseases like Down syndrome and epilepsy.

SourceEleanor Roosevelt Institute·JournalNature Medicine·DateAug 30, 1999