Genetic studies reveal new causes of severe obesity in childhood

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Genetic studies reveal new causes of severe obesity in childhood

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Scientists have discovered that the loss of a key segment of DNA can lead to severe childhood obesity. This is the first study to show that this kind of genetic alteration can cause obesity.

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New study reveals genetic alteration can lead to severe childhood obesity

news-medical.net — “Scientists in Cambridge have discovered that the loss of a key segment of DNA can lead to severe childhood obesity. This is the first study to show that this kind of genetic alteration can cause obesity. The results are published today in Nature.View full resource at news-medical.net

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