Dragonflys give clues about human obesity

Some research on dragonflies and their metabolic disorders have sparked interest in investigating whether a similar connection exists in humans. Dragonflies that were infested with a certain parasite suffered a type of problem with their metabolic rate that is similar to that observed in obese humans and those with type-2 Diabetes.

Researchers feel that closer examination of the micro-organisms that live in our intestines may give important clues as to whether there is a correlation between them (the microbes) and the weight problem of the human.

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Dragonfly's metabolic disease provides clues about human obesity