Scientists Identify Gene That Is Consistently Altered in Obese Individuals

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Food and environment can chemically alter your gene function and scientists have identified a gene that is consistently altered in obesity.

The gene LY86 was among a group of 100 genes identified as likely contributors to obesity through genome-wide association studies comparing the DNA of thousands of obese and lean individuals, said Dr. Shaoyong Su, genetic epidemiologist at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130321133114.htm
 
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