Episode 265: Prof. Dr. Ferdinand von Meyenn – Why Fat Cells Remember Obesity

ETH Zurich researcher Ferdinand von Meyenn explains new epigenetic research showing that fat cells can retain a biological “memory” of past obesity, even after weight loss. The discussion covers why weight regain is so common and reframes it as a biological adaptation rather than a personal failing. Von Meyenn also touches on what this research means for bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medication outcomes.