Fragmented mitochondria generate more ROS and induce ER stress (Yu et al, 2006; Schrepfer & Scorrano, 2016); ER stress has been linked to leptin resistance and obesity (Zhang et al, 2008; Ozcan et al, 2009; Schneeberger et al, 2013; Liu et al, 2015). Here, LEP is linked to obesity disorder.