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The discovery of rare variants in the genes BSN and APBA1 are some of the first obesity-related genes identified for which the increased risk of obesity is not
Researchers have identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the most significant impacts on the risk of obesity, diabetes and liver disease ever uncovered
Rare gene variants in BSN & APBA1 discovered, conferring up to 6x obesity risk in adults. Unraveling neurobiology of obesity.
In the United Kingdom, study identifies genes that may contribute to obesity A study led by the United Kingdom’s Medical Research Council identified genetic variants in two specific genes that may severely impact obesity risk factors. The genetic variants, located within the BSN and APBA1 proteins, are some of the earliest recognized genetic factors linked...
A study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date.