Researchers uncover 'obesity gene' involved in weight gain response to high-fat diet
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 15:56
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have determined that a specific gene plays a role in the weight-gain response to a high-fat diet. The finding in an animal study suggests that blocking this gene could one day be a therapeutic strategy to reduce diet-related obesity and associated disorders, such as diabetes and liver damage, in humans.
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