The past decade has seen an exponential increase in our knowledge and understanding of adipose
tissue biology. This has coincided with the continued rise in obesity across all generations.
Clearly despite substantial advances in research into adipose tissue this still has had limited
impact on the on-going obesity epidemic across a majority of countries in the world. This book
brings together many leading experts in the field to provide an up to date and comprehensive
review of the key aspects of adipose tissue. It therefore includes chapters on evolution
development and inflammation together with a detailed review of brown and beige adipose tissue
biology and their potential significance in preventing or combating obesity. These chapters are
complemented by those on genetics and gender influences together with nutrition through the
life cycle. Ultimately the book provides an overview of the complexities of adipose tissue
biology and the continuing challenge to combat obesity in the 21st century.
