News tagged with fto gene
Physical activity reduces the effect of the 'obesity gene'
The genetic predisposition to obesity due to the 'fat mass and obesity associated' (FTO) gene can be substantially reduced by living a physically active lifestyle according to new research by a large international collaboration, ...
Nov 01, 2011 |
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New research links common RNA modification to obesity
An international research team has discovered that a pervasive human RNA modification provides the physiological underpinning of the genetic regulatory process that contributes to obesity and type II diabetes.
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Researchers discover link between obesity gene and breast cancer
New research aimed to better identify the genetic factors that lead to breast cancer has uncovered a link between the fat mass and obesity associated gene (FTO) and a higher incidence of breast cancer. According to the study ...
May 23, 2011 |
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Overactive FTO gene does cause overeating and obesity
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have gained strong confirmation of the direct connection between the FTO gene and obesity, obtaining the first direct evidence that overactivity of the gene leads to overeating ...
Nov 15, 2010 |
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Food habits are more important than the most important obesity risk gene
The risk of becoming obese is 2.5 times higher for those who have double copies of the best known risk gene for overweight and obesity. However, this is only true if the fat consumption is high. A low fat diet neutralizes ...
Sep 11, 2009 |
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Obesity gene associated with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome
Researchers have shown that a gene implicated in the development of obesity is also associated with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Mar 17, 2009 |
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