New South Wales, Aug. 30 -- Research conducted at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has shed light on how cells in the body manage and store fat, potentially offering new insights into human health.

In the study, researchers identify a crucial protein, named CHP1, that acts as a central director in this process.

Fat, or lipids, is stored inside cells in small compartments called lipid droplets. These droplets are essential for energy storage and other cellular functions.

The researchers found that removing CHP1 results in a significant reduction in the size of lipid droplets, suggesting that CHP1 is a master regulator of fat metabolism within the cell.

"Our findings provide a clearer picture of the intricate machinery that cont...