Fat-boosting gene mystery 'solved'

Why some people find fatty foods irresistible could be hidden in their genes. The mystery of a genetic flaw which greatly increases the risk of obesity in one in six people has been solved by an international group of scientists. A version of an obesity gene, called FTO, had been linked to a bigger belly, but the reason why was uncertain. A study, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation

[androidzaurus]

シモフリはFTOという遺伝子が関係していることが判明。

[godmother]

脂肪昇圧遺伝子の謎が解決へ向かう：FTOという肥満遺伝子の謎について、グレリンが体重増加を減速させる可能性を発見した。（グレリンは、肥満要素になると思っていた。）

[finalvent]

ふとる遺伝子、FTO遺伝子。