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2014: Researchers have found obesity gene in children

New research shows that two genetic variants contributes to extreme obesity in children.

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Obesity in children is becoming an increasing problem.
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An international team of researchers have discovered that mutations in two genes are instrumental in making children extremely overweight. Professor and physician Pål R. Njølstad at Center for Diabetes Research refers to the new study as a breakthrough.