Recent research indicates that a gene known as DENND1B, associated with obesity in Labradors, is also linked to obesity in humans. Scientists from the University of Cambridge examined the genetics of 250 Labradors, discovering significant insights into obesity risk. The findings, published in Science, emphasize that genetic predisposition plays a central role in overeating tendencies in both dogs and humans. Dr. Eleanor Raffan, leading the study, pointed out that having slim dogs does not indicate superior morality, but rather a shared genetic vulnerability to obesity.
A gene that makes Labradors more likely to overeat is the same gene found in obesity-prone humans, according to new research.
Findings published in the academic journal Science revealed the dog gene found to be most strongly associated with obesity in Labradors is called DENND1B.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge analysed the genetics of 250 Labradors and found something really powerful about the biology of obesity risk.
Dr. Eleanor Raffan emphasized that owners of slim dogs are not morally superior, highlighting that genetic risk plays a crucial role in obesity.
Collection
[
|
...
]