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Unlocking Your Inner Furnace: NYU Scientists Discover SLIT3 System to Turbocharge Brown Fat

A groundbreaking discovery from NYU scientists, published today, March 28, 2026, reveals the SLIT3 protein system's crucial role in transforming brown fat into a potent calorie-burning machine. This research offers a revolutionary new approach to combating obesity and metabolic diseases by enhancing the body's natural energy expenditure rather than just curbing appetite.