Leptin, a hormone that regulates the amount of fat stored in the body, also drives the increase in blood pressure that occurs with weight gain, according to researchers from Monash University and the University of Cambridge.
Researchers believe the gene could be a useful therapeutic target for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes
Mice gain weight even when eating normal amount of food.
A host of Cambridge academics and alumni will speak about subjects ranging from obesity and smart drugs to US politics and domestic service at this year's Hay Festival.
Genome wide study identifies genetic variants associated with childhood obesity.
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