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Function of Obesity-Related Gene Identified
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Title Function of Obesity-Related Gene Identified
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565558?src=rss
Description Earlier this year, variants in a gene called FTO (fat mass and obesity associated) were found to be related to an increase in body mass index. Now, researchers believe they have uncovered the function of this gene, a discovery that could have important implications for treating obesity. Reuters Health Information
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Date Nov 9, 2007
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