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The Irony of Smoking to Stay Thin: Smoking Increases Belly Fat

A new study published today in the scientific journal Addiction has found that both starting smoking and lifetime smoking may increase abdominal fat: the unhealthy fat deep inside the abdomen.

Ascending Investigators

Two CBMR scientists receive DKK 10M Ascending Investigator Grants

What is the difference between body fat in people with metabolic disease and those without? Can a better understanding of the brain’s role in obesity help to develop better drugs to treat the disease? These are the two…

“Obesity is highly stigmatized, but our research can show that it isn’t a choice”

Sophia Metz is a German PhD Student at CBMR who investigating the genetic underpinnings of obesity and its metabolic complications.

Postdoc opportunities

"CBMR is a fantastic place in a wonderful city"

Postdoc Jonathan Belanich explains why early career researchers in metabolism should consider joining CBMR through the International Postdoctoral Program.

Genes identified that increase the risk of obesity but also protect against disease

An international team of scientists have identified 62 genes that keep body fat healthy, and open a new avenue for developing drugs that lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease

Early weight gain in children linked to ability to produce the hormone leptin

New genetics research suggests that leptin plays a stronger role in controlling the weight of children than in adults.