The FTO gene is the main culprit causing obesity

Scientists at Oxford University and the British Medical Council have found convincing evidence that the FTO gene is the main culprit in obesity.

According to the scientists, the overactivity of the FTO gene causes the human to eat too much, thereby leading to obesity.

Earlier in 2007, international scientists by studying large-scale genetics discovered the mutant FTO gene that is associated with obesity.

The scientists carried out experiments on mice that carried many copies of the FTO gene and discovered, although the experimental mice were very healthy, but compared to other normal mice, the ability of the mice to appetite. copy of the FTO gene is very strong, and they are very easy to overeat, making the body obese.

The female mice carried two copies of the FTO gene, although the dose was similar to the normal female mice, but after 20 weeks the body weight increased by 20% compared to normal female mice. other.

Experimental results show that the FTO gene is the main cause related to obesity. The overactive FTO gene has increased the appetite of mice, thereby increasing their body weight.

This is the first time scientists have found convincing evidence that the FTO gene is involved in obesity.

The next step is for scientists to focus on relevant studies to understand the mechanism of obesity in the FTO gene, through which to find effective drugs to treat obesity.