A study that appeared in journal Cell Fat revealed a new class of molecules or fats discovered by researchers which have the ability to provide protection against diabetes. According to the study these lipids have not been noticed earlier in cells and tissues because they are present in minute quantities making detection difficult. Called the ‘fatty acid hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs)’ these molecules could be added to the list of good lipds or fats. The researchers first identified FAHFAs as a different type of lipid that was present diabetes-resistant mice. It was then found that when the mice with high
