Overactive FTO gene does cause overeating and obesity

Monday, November 15, 2010 - 06:00 in Biology & Nature

(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 and obesity in mice.

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