Team photo (IMAGE) Nanyang Technological University Caption Scientists at NTU LKCMedicine have mapped a novel cellular pathway that shows that saturated fat contributes to the development of diabetes and can worsen the disease, underscoring its role in metabolic diseases. Credit NTU LKCMedicine Usage Restrictions Use with mandatory credit 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.