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Ectopic Fat Research Group Launches to Push Cross-Disciplinary Studies
The Japanese Association for Ectopic Fat Research has officially launched with the aim of advancing scientific research and public awareness of ectopic fat — fat that accumulates in organs such as the liver, muscles, and heart. The association, established on…
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