Wednesday, July 09, 2008

1 in 4 people of European descent carry an 'obesity gene'

1 in 4 people of European descent carry a gene that leads them to feel famished more often -- leading to a greater risk of obesity -- researchers have found. The gene has a significant impact on the production of several hormones controlling our appetite. The research was undertaken by an international team led by Imperial College London, and has been published in Nature Genetics.

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