Scientists Find Genetic 'Switch' For Obesity

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/15/scientists-find-gen etic-s_n_862237.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_l nk1%7C63139

smbergie200
on 5/15/11 10:24 pm - Naples, FL

VSG on 08/23/11

Interesting, although I don't think the solution will ever be found in a pill. Just another excuse for the pharmaceutical industy to prey upon the wallets of the obese.

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SassyItalian
on 5/15/11 10:42 pm - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

Wow, that's a huge deal genetically! Maybe they will develop some kind of gene therapy (that works). People don't realize that one tiny bit of one gene can cause disastrous effects in the body.

I couldnt help but think when I read the article and it said "half a billion people worldwide are obese" Not me, no longer me. That's one club that I am thrilled to part ways with!

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Crunchy As Can Be
on 5/15/11 11:45 pm - NY

VSG on 05/10/11

Very interesting, I look forward to hearing more when the research progresses.

~~Emily~~

(deactivated member)
on 5/16/11 12:00 am - Castle Rock, CO

Revision on 02/01/11

thanks for sharing this.. always interested to read on progress!

hope they find some treatments soon.. that would be a breakthrough offering more options for folks!

queen R.
on 5/16/11 12:47 am - enid, OK

VSG on 05/24/11

I'm out of time waiting the medical miracle and I'm ready to do this! I'm sure in time they will work on this and there is alot of money to be made, but not for my generation.

browls0
on 5/16/11 12:51 am

VSG on 03/15/11

It's a shame about all the contempt people still hold for overweight/obese people (as I read the comments to the article at the end). I wish all those haters could spend just a day in our shoes!

- Autumn

jimbovsg
on 5/16/11 12:55 am

VSG on 09/01/09

Science is cool! Good thing I turned that F***er....off! ha ha!

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DrHollywood
on 5/16/11 4:56 am - Harbor City, CA

VSG on 02/01/11

You always find the coolest stuff on the net!

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