Now, scientists have revealed that a newly discovered 'fat gene' could be to blame. Experts from the University of Cambridge say that a mutation to a gene called DENND1B reduces the ability ...

For some people, the quest to lose weight feels like a constant struggle. Now, scientists have revealed that a newly discovered 'fat gene' could be to blame. Experts from the University of ...

We led a study to find out how genes have such a significant influence on why humans (and dogs) become overweight. It was ...

Mice on a high-fat diet treated with this molecular complex showed reduced body weight and improved metabolic profiles. The method, reported today (October 5) in Nature Materials, provides a new way ...

Variations in the FTO gene, also known as the ‘fat gene’, are strongly associated with a higher risk of obesity, particularly among certain ethnic groups. Research shows those who carry at ...

"Loss of function" mutations in the gene were seen in one out of approximately 600 people in the Biobank, and seemed to contribute to a healthier fat distribution, as well as metabolic improvement ...

Dogs carrying the genetic variant most associated with obesity, DENND1B, had around 8 per cent more body fat than those without it. The researchers then examined whether the genes they identified ...

Scientists at Yale University have made a discovery that could lead to better treatment for people at risk of fatty liver ...