Researchers find gene that turns carbs into fat
Friday, March 20, 2009 - 03:00
in Biology & Nature
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers have found a gene responsible for turning a plate of pasta into fat, offering new clues about how the body metabolizes carbohydrates and how they contribute to obesity.
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