Scientists identify brain hormone that triggers fat burning
A team of US-based scientists headed by an Indian-origin biologist has identified a brain hormone that appears to trigger fat burning in human gut. They researched on roundworms since their brain produces similar signalling molecules as humans. A hormone 'FLP-7' was found, secreted by neurons to trigger fat burning in response to high levels of a gut regulating neurotransmitter 'serotonin'.