Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that ...
WEBJun 21, 2024 · Researchers were able to locate a specific gene variant correlated with some people's weight gain, a new study showed. Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your ...
New genetic cause of obesity could help guide treatment
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Scientists have discovered a new cause of why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese.
Scientists Identify Rare Gene Variants That Can Increase Your Risk …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · A study led by MRC researchers found genetic variants in the BSN and APBA1 genes significantly impact obesity risk, with these effects notably manifesting in adulthood. Utilizing data from over 500,000 individuals, this research suggests a novel biological mechanism for obesity linked to brain signaling and …
Scientists discover 14 genes that cause obesity - ScienceDaily
WEBOct 1, 2021 · This obesity model, coupled to automation and supervised machine learning-assisted testing, allowed them to identify 14 genes that cause obesity and three that help prevent it.
Massive DNA study finds rare gene variants that protect against obesity
WEBJul 1, 2021 · Then, the researchers looked at mutations within genes that were associated with a lower or higher body mass index (BMI), the most generally accepted, if imperfect, measure of obesity. Of the 16 genes tied to BMI, five encoded cell surface proteins known as G-protein coupled receptors.
Scientists identify rare gene variants that confer up to 6-fold ...
WEBApr 4, 2024 · They found that genetic variants in the gene BSN, also known as Bassoon, can raise the risk of obesity as much as six times and was also associated with an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and of type 2 diabetes.
Specific genetic variant may help prevent obesity - ScienceDaily
WEBDec 7, 2023 · A preclinical study shows that a specific human genetic variant of a receptor that stimulates insulin release may help individuals be more resistant to obesity.
The promise of new anti-obesity therapies arising from ... - Nature
WEBJul 28, 2022 · With the advent of novel pharmacological treatment options emerging for monogenic obesity syndromes that target the central melanocortin pathway, genetic testing is recommended for patients...
Scientists Find New Genetic Triggers for Obesity Risk
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Researchers believe they have discovered a new biological mechanism for obesity, pointing to rare variants on two genes that dramatically increase the risk of carrying excess weight.
The genetics of obesity: from discovery to biology - Nature
WEBSep 23, 2021 · However, gene discovery studies for both forms of obesity show that they have shared genetic and biological underpinnings, pointing to a key role for the brain in the control of body weight.