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Discovery of genetic variants that protect against obesity and type 2 diabetes could lead to new weight loss medicines

18 Apr 2019

Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research...

Inability to safely store fat increases risk of diabetes and heart disease

14 Nov 2016

A large-scale genetic study has provided strong evidence that the development of insulin resistance – a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart...

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Discovery of genetic variants that protect against obesity and type 2 diabetes could lead to new weight loss medicines

Inability to safely store fat increases risk of diabetes and heart disease

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