Labradors and humans share genes which make them more likely to become obese, study finds

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Labrador owners can blame their dog's genetics for overeating

The saying dogs take after their owners may be truer than we thought. Dogs and humans have been discovered to share genes that are responsible for obesity.

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Labradors and humans share genes which make them more likely to become obese, study finds

Scientists at the University of Cambridge say the dog gene found to be most strongly associated with obesity is also linked to obesity in humans.

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Obesity may be conditioned by different genetic factors. Specifically, experts have shown that there are several genes that confer on their carriers the predisposition to be obese, beyond the amount of food they eat. Researchers at the University of Cambridge studied the genome of British farmed dogs and discovered a gene that is directly related to this medical condition and that could be a factor for the appearance of this disease also in huma…

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Research reveals genetic connection between obesity in dogs and humans

Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans.

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Labradors and humans share the same obesity genes – new study

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Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.