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Obesity runs in the family – but one parent’s genes have more influence on a child’s weight, study finds
06 Aug 2025 03:10 GMT
… kids whose parents were obese were more likely to … the child’s genetics.
“In addition to the genes mums directly … the intergenerational impacts of obesity."
Childhood obesity is a continuing … two and 15 were either obese or overweight.
Excess weight …
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Children’s obesity often traced back to parental genes
06 Aug 2025 02:48 GMT
… obesity are more likely to have obese parents because they inherit obesity-related genes … PLOS Genetics.
Studies commonly show that children with obesity often … of the parents' genetics on the weight and … analysis of trios. PLoS Genetics. doi.org/10. …
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Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child's weight
06 Aug 2025 02:47 GMT
… child's genetics.
In addition to the genes mums directly pass … the intergenerational impacts of obesity."
Childhood obesity is a continuing problem … -15 years-old were considered obese or overweight in 2024¹.
The …
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Humans may have hibernation ‘superpowers’ in untapped genes, scientists say
04 Aug 2025 10:31 GMT
… on a gene cluster called the “fat mass and obesity locus”, … the activities of neighbouring genes, tuning them up or … the activity of hundreds of genes changes,” Susan Steinwand, another …
Further studies on these genes and their surrounding DNA regions …
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Science The Independent Humans may have hibernation ‘superpowers’ in untapped genes, scientists say
04 Aug 2025 08:00 GMT
… on a gene cluster called the “fat mass and obesity locus”, … the activities of neighbouring genes, tuning them up or … the activity of hundreds of genes changes,” Susan Steinwand, another …
Further studies on these genes and their surrounding DNA regions …
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Humans may have untapped 'superpowers' from genes related to hibernation, scientists claim
03 Aug 2025 16:08 GMT
… mammals rely on particular genes to adjust their metabolisms … Christopher Gregg, a human genetics professor at the University of … key levers that control genes related to hibernation, showing … a gene cluster called the "fat mass and obesity-related …
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Scientists Built a Test That Predicts Obesity. The Results Are Wild
03 Aug 2025 01:37 GMT
… ’s risk of becoming obese well before they reach … may be genetically predisposed to obesity. These individuals could benefit … , a global network of genetics researchers focused on traits like … at the University of Copenhagen.
Genes, Weight Loss, and the …
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Humans carry hidden hibernation genes that could treat diseases
01 Aug 2025 22:11 GMT
… genes
Scientists focused on a gene cluster called the fat mass and obesity … ’t change the genes themselves. Instead, they regulate gene behavior, like adjusting … period and identified “hub” genes that regulate broader gene networks.
Interestingly, many …
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A Noble Pursuit: Genetics and Drug Discovery Revisited
01 Aug 2025 17:01 GMT
… The perceived importance of genetics (and target genes) for drug discovery … or inhibition of that gene function with a drug. … these is the PCSK9 gene involved in hyperlipidemia and … changes in particular genes with complex phenotypes. Obesity is a case …
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Dunkin' Now on the Leftist Boycott List After Its Own 'Genetics' Ad
01 Aug 2025 13:32 GMT
… Another: “WHATS UP WITH GENES AND GENETICS.” Beats me; maybe if … the search results for “genes” and “genetics” will turn up differently … no: To these people, obese, dowdy lingerie models weren’t … enough. Was that obese, dowdy lingerie model transgender? …