Although the new research poses a difficult question -- Which would you rather be, thin or warm? -- the ultimate goal is to find a less uncomfortable way exploit this ancient adaptation. Full Story »
Posted by Elizabeth Gaffney
This is quality journalism because the author articulates this scientific development in a way that can be easily understood by the average reader. This is particularly important when discussing a topic like obesity which is steadily on the rise among (not necessarily the highest-educated) average Americans. He consults many credible sources, including scientists that authored the research projects and a metabolism researcher from NIH. Overall, Brown does a good job in citing the importance of these findings and the role they could play aiding in the fight against obesity.
