Fat Cells & hCES1 (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption As proof of the power of their new screening strategy, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute used the method to identify a compound that shows promise for treating obesity-linked diabetes. This image shows a structure identified as a target for obesity-diabetes (human CES1), superimposed on on a field of human fat cells with their lipids stained with a fluorescent dye. Credit Photo courtesy of The Scripps Research Institute. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.