Scientists unlock obesity gene
Fat-storage discovery suggests possible clue to treatment
By Marilynn Marchione - AP Chief Medical Writer
Published: August 20, 2015
Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach...
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