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Fat Regulating Hormone Found in Amphibian

Scientists recently discovered that the hormone leptin regulates limb growth in tadpoles.

Scientists recently discovered that the hormone leptin, which regulates food intake in humans and other mammals, also regulates limb development in young tadpoles.

Credit: Photos courtesy of David Bay


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