GENE ID'D THAT CAN FIGHT FAT!
Globe|June 22, 2020
A SO-CALLED “skinny gene” has been discovered — and could be used to fight obesity!
GENE ID'D THAT CAN FIGHT FAT!

Scientists at the Canada’s University of British Columbia looked at data from 47,102 people aged 20 to 44 from Estonia, a tiny nation in Eastern Europe. They compared DNA samples and clinical data of thin people with normal-weight individuals and discovered unique genetic variants in the skinny folks.

This story is from the June 22, 2020 edition of Globe.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the June 22, 2020 edition of Globe.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.