Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"Obese But Happy" Gene Discovered By Scientists

Why are some people happier than others? The gene FTO, which is a significant gene associated with obesity, is also linked to an 8% decrease in a person's chances of developing depression, according to researchers from McMaster University in their recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry. The experts state that FTO is not only a gene associated with obesity, but also happiness. David Meyre, associate professor in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and a Canada Research Chair in genetic epidemiology and Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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