Obesity reversed (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Amherst Caption Diet-induced obesity was reversed in mice after they were given a thyromimetic drug delivered directly to the liver via a nanogel-based carrier. Credit Thayumanavan Lab, UMass Amherst Usage Restrictions None License Original 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.