Childhood obesity risk increased by newly-discovered genetic mutations

(PhysOrg.com) -- Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, published today in the journal Nature Genetics. The authors suggest that if each acted independently, these variants could be responsible for up to 50% of cases of severe obesity.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news151508699.html">Childhood obesity risk increased by newly-discovered genetic mutations</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, published today in the journal <i>Nature Genetics</i>. The authors suggest that if each acted independently, these variants could be responsible for up to 50% of cases of severe obesity.</p>