http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090107085314.htm.
There is a theory that humans naturally gain weight in the winter time as compared to losing it in the summer. Naturally all animals, including humans, tend to put on a few extra LB's in the winter time. The old evolutionary theory to try and keep your body at its homeostatic state ;). Yet, is this always a bad things? Research from this article is showing that mice who are exposed to very low temperatures are able to produce more blood vessels and, in fact, turn their "white fat" into "brown fat" which is more easily metabolized. This new finding still has a lot of research to be studied. However, if scientists are able to prove that this can work in humans the breakthroughs will be outlandish. For example, diabetics and people with severe obesity will be able to use this procedure to cure the naturally untreatable downfalls. I believe that this article was very interesting and I always enjoy reading about new breakthroughs in science. I truly believe that in time, we will see some of these major breakthroughs in as soon as 10 years. I would love to be a part of research breakthroughs, but would even more love to teach and learn about them :). I think the next step that this author should do, is to look at the future research yet to be done and describe a timeline to the reader. I believe this would give a great outlook on those who are looking forward to the possible weapon against obesity.
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Interesting article, Traci! I see what you think the authors next steps are, but what are your next steps as a learner and teacher? Are there any? What can you take away from this article? Great work in class!
ReplyDeleteI believe that I should take each article studied and research it so I can use it in the classroom for current issues. I believe it is a great way to integrate new concepts and ideas into the classroom
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