Brown fat is a healthy type of fat that generates heat and has A2B cell receptors. When older mice have their A2B receptors activated, fat burning and muscle development increases.

A new method allows for the long-term culture of pancreatic tissue to study its regeneration. The extended cultures retain the ability to replenish beta cells, which lose function in cases of diabetes.                       

Twenty minutes per day of walking in a "blue space" - areas with water - improved well-being and mood of adults, compared to when they walked in urban areas or stayed indoors.

Molecules called cyclic peptides have been found to slow the growth of 'bad' bacteria in the gut, improve cholesterol levels by 35%, and reduce atherosclerosis by 40% in mice.