adipose

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Scientists are increasingly recognizing that adipose tissue acts as a complex endocrine organ that communicates with the brain, liver, muscles, and immune system through hormones and signaling molecules.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Male obesity has been linked to low sperm count, via bifold mechanisms of increased conversion of testosterone to estrogen by adipose cells and by scrotal hyperthermia.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Using single-nucleus RNA sequencing on white adipose tissue from older mice, the researchers also found reduced activity in genes associated with age-related inflammation.

From Science Daily • Dec. 19, 2025

“Under the microscope you see a lot of inflammatory infiltrate in the adipose tissue,” Coviello said.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

It was rather like the adipose fin of a fish, but gaudy.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White